Field Activation Production Lead for National Events

Chobani; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Field Production Manager to lead nationwide consumer activations, coordinating planning, logistics, warehousing, setup, execution, and post-event reporting. You’ll work with field teams, vendors, and partners to ensure premium brand experiences across multiple events.

The role requires travel, problem-solving in fast-paced environments, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in experiential production, mobile marketing, event operations, field logistics, or large-scale consumer activation.
• At least three years of experience serving as the primary production or operational lead for complex programs.
• Experience leading activations from scoping and budgeting through production, execution, breakdown, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Experience leading production crews, vendors, drivers, warehouse partners, field teams, and concurrent operational workstreams.
• Strong project-management, financial, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite execution of sampling programs, mobile tours, retail activations, and national events.
• Develop production plans, schedules, site maps, equipment lists, packing lists, and readiness checklists.
• Assess venue requirements, including access, storage, refrigeration, power, parking, security, and consumer flow.
• Oversee load-in, setup, event operations, breakdown, and load-out to ensure premium brand execution.
• Serve as the primary onsite production lead, resolving issues related to safety, timing, budget, product quality, and consumer experience.
• Coordinate the movement of product, vehicles, equipment, and branded assets between warehouses, markets, and events.

Skills

Experiential production leadership

Event operations management

Logistics planning

Budget management

Vendor and field teams coordination

Project management

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Field Production Manager to lead nationwide consumer activations, coordinating planning, logistics, warehousing, setup, execution, and post-event reporting. You’ll work with field teams, vendors, and partners to ensure premium brand experiences across multiple events.

The role requires travel, problem-solving in fast-paced environments, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.