Production Manager

The Wedding Experience; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wedding Experience in Chennai is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee end-to-end wedding décor and design production on-site. You will translate design concepts into executable plans, manage vendors, supervise installations, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery with top-quality standards.

You will collaborate with designers and planners, conduct site visits, manage inventory and logistics, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout pre-production, setup,

Qualifications

• Experience in production management or large-scale décor/fabrication projects, preferably wedding or events industry.
• Strong planning and organizational skills including scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Ability to read design briefs, floor plans, and translate into actionable production plans.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with designers, planners, clients, vendors, and on-ground teams.
• Proven capability to manage on-site teams, supervise installations, and troubleshoot under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production of wedding décor and design projects.
• Coordinate with designers, planners, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Supervise fabrication, installation, and on-site operations.
• Create and manage schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress, and control budgets.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders during events.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

On-site management

Communication

Design briefs

Team supervision

Education

Event management degree

Hospitality degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

Job description

Company Description

The Wedding Experience (TWEx) is a creative studio specializing in wedding design, décor, planning, and bespoke stationery. The team focuses on crafting unique décor concepts that reflect each couple’s personal style and story. TWEx offers end-to-end wedding experience design, from concept development to on-the-day execution. The company values creativity, attention to detail, and seamless coordination to deliver memorable, visually striking wedding celebrations.

Role Description

The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production of wedding décor and design projects. This role manages the translation of design concepts into executable plans, coordinates with vendors and internal teams, supervises fabrication and installation, and ensures that all elements are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The Production Manager will create schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress on-site, and resolve operational issues during pre-production, setup, and wrap-up phases. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with designers and planners, conducting site visits, managing inventory and logistics, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining clear, professional communication with stakeholders. The role requires a hands-on approach during events, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak wedding seasons as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in production management, event operations, or large-scale décor/fabrication projects, preferably within the wedding or events industry.
• Strong project planning and organizational skills, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret design briefs, floor plans, and technical requirements, and convert them into actionable production plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers, planners, clients, vendors, and on-ground teams.
• Proven capability to manage on-site teams, supervise installations, and troubleshoot issues under time pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Comfort with working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, with flexibility for non-standard working hours during events.
• Basic proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, scheduling software) and familiarity with inventory and logistics management.
• Relevant academic background in event management, production, hospitality, design, or a related field is beneficial; prior experience in Chennai or similar markets is a plus.