Production Manager

Client of Foreground; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Foreground is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Dubai, UAE. The role requires overseeing all production operations, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across various projects like printing and event setups.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in production management and exceptional skills in leading teams, ensuring operational excellence, and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in a production house, printing, events, or branding environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes for printing, booth construction, gift item manufacturing, and event branding.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve operational excellence.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all production operations to meet schedules while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance productivity.
• Oversee quality control processes and enforce quality assurance protocols to minimize errors and waste.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the production team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, maintain inventory levels, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations, conduct safety audits, and provide training.
• Oversee the production and execution of branding materials for events, exhibitions, and marketing activities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production metrics, costs, and performance to senior management, and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership Development

Safety Regulations Compliance

Operational Excellence

Team Performance Management

Resource Management and Cost Savings

Waste Assurance

Branding Decision-Making

Timeliness and Budget Management

Metrics Analysis and Continuous Improvement

Quality Control and Assurance

Manufacturing and Construction Knowledge

Vendor and Materials Management

Marketing Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Foreground is partnering with a leading production house in the UAE to find an experienced Production Manager to oversee all production operations, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across printing, booth construction, gift item manufacturing, event setups, and branding projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all production operations to meet schedules while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance productivity.
• Oversee quality control processes and enforce quality assurance protocols to minimize errors and waste.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the production team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, maintain inventory levels, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations, conduct safety audits, and provide training.
• Oversee the production and execution of branding materials for events, exhibitions, and marketing activities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production metrics, costs, and performance to senior management, and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in a production house, printing, events, or branding environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes for printing, booth construction, gift item manufacturing, and event branding.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve operational excellence.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in production environments.

Required Skills

• Leadership Development
• Safety Regulations Compliance
• Operational Excellence
• Team Performance Management
• Resource Management and Cost Savings
• Waste Assurance
• Branding Decision‑Making
• Timeliness and Budget Management
• Metrics Analysis and Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Manufacturing and Construction Knowledge
• Vendor and Materials Management
• Marketing Collaboration

Foreground is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.