Production Manager

Production ManagerWe're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex. Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it.We are seeking a Production Manager to lead the development and execution of physical shopper marketing programs, retail displays, packaging, and in-store experiences. This role partners closely with Creative, Account, Client, Supplier, and Retail stakeholders to ensure innovative concepts can be successfully produced, tested, and executed at scale. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with hands-on experience in print production, packaging structures, POP/POS displays, retail merchandising, and supplier coordination. They are comfortable navigating complex timelines, managing multiple deliverables, and solving production challenges while maintaining quality and compliance standards. This is a hybrid role requiring four days per week in the office. Specific work arrangements and reasonable accommodations will be discussed during the interview process.Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end production of shopper marketing displays, retail activations, and in-store marketing materials from ideation through execution.Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, clients, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and retail partners to ensure seamless project delivery.Develop and manage detailed production schedules, timelines, and project milestones, proactively communicating updates and risks.Collaborate with Creative teams to evaluate production feasibility, identify materials and manufacturing solutions, and recommend innovative approaches.Partner with contract manufacturers during structural development, prototyping, and testing phases to support successful retail execution.Review structural dielines and production specifications to ensure creative assets can be effectively incorporated into final builds.Coordinate quality assurance reviews throughout the production lifecycle, including prototype evaluations, manufacturing reviews, and final execution approvals.Ensure all deliverables meet client, retailer, legal, regulatory, and brand compliance requirements.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fabricators, printers, and manufacturing partners.Troubleshoot production challenges and identify solutions that maintain project objectives, quality standards, and deadlines.Support retail execution and manufacturing reviews through site visits and quality assurance trips as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.3-5+ years of experience supporting retail, CPG, shopper marketing, packaging, POS, POP, or display programs.Familiarity with print production, large-format graphics, packaging, or retail display manufacturing environments.Experience coordinating prototype development, manufacturing testing, and production launches.Background working with national brands, retailers, agencies, or contract manufacturers.Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $82,650.00/Annually.