Senior Exhibition Production Lead

Horner Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horner Recruitment in Sydney Balmain is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead flagship exhibition projects from concept to installation and handover.

You will manage 10-20 projects, coordinate suppliers, manage quotes and budgets, and keep programs on time and on budget. This hands-on role rewards leadership, strong supplier networks and a collaborative small-business environment with weekend/event travel as required.

Qualifications

• At least two years' production or project management experience within the exhibitions industry.
• Established network of exhibition suppliers, contractors, venues and organisers.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong estimating, quoting, budgeting and supplier-management skills.
• Knowledge of exhibition builds, large-format graphics, artwork specs and AV.
• Confident on-site management of trades and suppliers.
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes, budgets and production schedules.
• Source and coordinate builders, AV, furniture, graphics, signage, rigging and other suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders, artwork specifications and production documentation.
• Keep projects on time, on budget and moving smoothly.
• Oversee interstate installations, trades and onsite delivery.
• Manage client handovers to a high standard.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve systems and processes.
• Support and mentor other team members as required.

Skills

Exhibitions industry

Supplier relationships

Project management

Budgeting

Estimating

Large-format graphics

AV coordination

On-site management

Leadership

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Supplier management

Job description

Horner Recruitment in Sydney Balmain is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead flagship exhibition projects from concept to installation and handover.

You will manage 10-20 projects, coordinate suppliers, manage quotes and budgets, and keep programs on time and on budget. This hands-on role rewards leadership, strong supplier networks and a collaborative small-business environment with weekend/event travel as required.