Senior Production Manager or Project Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Production Manager or Project Manager. The successful candidate will oversee exhibition projects, manage supplier relationships, and ensure effective team leadership. Strong knowledge of Cape Town-based suppliers and materials relevant to exhibition stands is essential. This role offers a salary range of R60,000-R75,000.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of exhibition stands and event structures.
• Proficient in managing a team to complete projects successfully.
• Excellent knowledge of products used in exhibition stands.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with design and project management teams to determine project costs.
• Track project expenditure and manage supplier orders.
• Ensure proper placement and timing of orders on projects.

Skills

Knowledge of exhibition stands

Ability to read designs and technical plans

Knowledge of Cape Town suppliers

Excellent management capabilities

SketchUp proficiency

Knowledge of materials like MDF and laminates

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

Senior Production Manager or Project Manager

About the job Senior Production Manager or Project Manager

Senior Production Manager or Project Manager

Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

R60,000-R75,000

Requirements:

• Specific in in depth Knowledge of exhibition stands, event structures and temporary architecture.
• Able to read and fully understand designs, renders & technical plans as well as be able to disseminate information to the team.
• In-depth knowledge of Custom fabricated exhibition stand production
• In-depth knowledge of Octanorm modular systems
• XBoard uses, limitations and applications
• Excellent knowledge of Cape Town based suppliers specifically, but not limited to Cape Town
• Knowledge of products such as MDF, Chipboard, Various plastic substrates, Polyester print materials, vinyl printing, solid surface, laminates, lighting etc.
• Able to Break down designs into functional production models/ plans for production.
• Excellent Management capabilities
• Software Requirements
• Sketchup | Basic to Mid. Analysing, Measuring, redrawing for production purposes etc.
• CAD for CNC cut files (Advantageous)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Liaison with the design, sales and project management teams to determine costs for projects.
• Placing of orders with suppliers via the internal order number system
• Tracking expenditure on projects
• Liaison with the production managers on projects with regards to correctly placement and timing of orders.
• Develop relationships with suppliers old and new
• Managing a team/ team to the successful completion of projects.
• Continuous development of systems and internal structures to smooth processes.
• Management of build sites.
• Logistics and project planning at a high level. Gant Charts etc.