Senior Production Manager

HH Global; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Global, a global leader in responsible marketing activation services, is seeking a Senior Production Manager in New Jersey. You will oversee production, purchasing, and execution of client marketing programs, coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to guarantee quality and competitive pricing while handling a high volume of complex projects.

Responsibilities include gathering project requirements, inputting data into procurement systems, meeting timelines and budgets,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product category production experience. Additional eStore/inventory experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Proven success with purchasing in a manufacturing, client, or agency environment.
• Experience independently managing multiple complex product-type categories.
• Demonstrated relationship building through client interfacing.
• Skilled in project management, planning, analysis, and problem solving.
• Experience negotiating job costs and schedules with suppliers and vendors.
• Able to work with little-to-no direct supervision while still being part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel.
• Demonstrated aptitude in learning new technology for application in a professional environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt across a wide range of business scenarios, including fast-paced environments.
• Experience excelling within fast-paced, high-energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements and manage all production aspects on behalf of the client, working with vendors on delivery timetables and maintaining on updated status of assigned projects.
• Input all project specifications and relevant data into an internal procurement system and maintain key data points in the system, including customer quotes, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Execute projects within contract-specified timelines, according to budget requirements and quality standards.
• Build relationships and communication channels with clients to ensure smooth workflow and handoffs.
• Liaison between internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget.
• Execute production efficiently in accordance with the procedures described in business processes.
• Identify and develop programmatic solutions, which are both beneficial and economical for the client and HH Global.
• Provide high-quality customer service, communicating to clients with appropriate and relevant status updates.
• Assist Account Managers in compiling account and project updates for key presentations as directed.
• Escalate production issues immediately to management.
• In collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing Team, investigate potential suppliers and make recommendations based on knowledge of manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and schedule availability to derive cost efficiencies for projects or campaigns.
• Engage in a consultative partnership with the client to improve achievement of marketing goals on assigned projects.
• Ensure goal tracking and achievement of SLAs and KPIs is consistent with client standards and contractual requirements and internal KPIs related to operational efficiency.
• Handle a multitude of complex and diverse product-type categories, including direct mail, POP/POS, and branded merchandise.
• Prepared to attend press checks with or without client and ensure necessary subject matter experts are present to effectively manage process.

Skills

Production management

Client relationship building

Project management

Budget management

Data entry / procurement systems

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procurement system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services

At HH Global, we help the world's most recognized brands turn their growth ideas into measurable impact through responsible marketing activation. We are a global marketing activation partner that connects brands to their customers and delivers sustainable marketing activation at scale. With over 4,000 colleagues across more than 55 countries, you'll join a diverse, high-performing community, empowered to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for our clients.

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of client marketing programs. This person works with client stakeholders, suppliers, internal team members, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are purchased and executed in a way that guarantees quality and competitive pricing while overseeing and executing a high volume of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements and manage all production aspects on behalf of the client, working with vendors on delivery timetables and maintaining on updated status of assigned projects.
• Input all project specifications and relevant data into an internal procurement system and maintain key data points in the system, including customer quotes, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Execute projects within contract-specified timelines, according to budget requirements and quality standards.
• Build relationships and communication channels with clients to ensure smooth workflow and handoffs.
• Liaison between internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget.
• Execute production efficiently in accordance with the procedures described in business processes.
• Identify and develop programmatic solutions, which are both beneficial and economical for the client and HH Global.
• Provide high-quality customer service, communicating to clients with appropriate and relevant status updates.
• Assist Account Managers in compiling account and project updates for key presentations as directed.
• Escalate production issues immediately to management.
• In collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing Team, investigate potential suppliers and make recommendations based on knowledge of manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and schedule availability to derive cost efficiencies for projects or campaigns.
• Engage in a consultative partnership with the client to improve achievement of marketing goals on assigned projects.
• Ensure goal tracking and achievement of SLAs and KPIs is consistent with client standards and contractual requirements and internal KPIs related to operational efficiency.
• Handle a multitude of complex and diverse product-type categories, including direct mail, POP/POS, and branded merchandise.
• Prepared to attend press checks with or without client and ensure necessary subject matter experts are present to effectively manage process.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• 5+ years of product category production experience. Additional eStore/inventory experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Proven success with purchasing in a manufacturing, client, or agency environment.
• Experience independently managing multiple complex product-type categories.
• Demonstrated relationship building through client interfacing.
• Skilled in project management, planning, analysis, and problem solving.
• Experience negotiating job costs and schedules with suppliers and vendors.
• Able to work with little-to-no direct supervision while still being part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel.
• Demonstrated aptitude in learning new technology for application in a professional environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt across a wide range of business scenarios, including fast-paced environments.
• Experience excelling within fast-paced, high-energy environments.

For New Jersey state applicants: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, certifications and work location. This range may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus targets, benefits and/or other applicable incentives.

#LI-AF1

HH Global is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applications without regard to protected characteristics.