Senior Arts Programs & Production Coordinator

The Playhouse Company; Durban; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote stipend

Stable internet access

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Playhouse Company is seeking a Remote Production Coordinator to manage production workflows from a remote setting. You will coordinate schedules, track progress, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with distributed teams and external partners to keep projects on track and within scope.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and proficient in remote collaboration tools, with experience in production coordination or project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production coordination or a similar role, preferably remote.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project-management software and standard office suites.
• Background in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production schedules and timelines from a remote location, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between remote teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow.
• Track production progress, monitor key milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks or risks.
• Maintain detailed production documentation, reports, and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
• Assist in resource allocation and scheduling to optimize production output and efficiency.
• Serve as a central point of contact for production-related queries and provide timely updates to relevant parties.

Skills

Production coordination

Project management

Remote collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

PM software

Office suites

Job description

Remote Production Coordinator

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Production Coordinator to manage and streamline production workflows from a remote setting. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient execution of production schedules, coordinating between internal teams and external partners, and maintaining clear communication. You will track project progress, identify potential risks, and facilitate smooth operations across distributed manufacturing support functions. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail‑oriented individual who excels at remote collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production schedules and timelines from a remote location, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between remote teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow.
• Track production progress, monitor key milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks or risks.
• Maintain detailed production documentation, reports, and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
• Assist in resource allocation and scheduling to optimize production output and efficiency.
• Serve as a central point of contact for production‑related queries and provide timely updates to relevant parties.

Requirements

• Proven experience in production coordination, project management, or a similar role, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Proficiency in project‑management software and standard office productivity suites.
• A background in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Access to professional development resources and remote team‑building activities.