The Director of Production schedules and ensures proper utilization of organization’s facilities and personnel for production. Oversees all aspects of an organization’s production policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Director of Production determines the most efficient execution of production design including staging and lighting environment. Must perform work within strict media deadlines. In addition, Director of Production may require a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to top management. The Director of Production manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Director of Production typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Director of Product Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director of Product to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Engineering to define and refine product requirements;
- Staff Management: Scheduling the day-to-day tasks and providing management and direction for full time and part time staff;
- Advancing: Working directly with clients or colleagues to coordinate all aspects of the use of production department equipment or personnel;
- Provide leadership and accountability to the Production Team of cinematographers, audio engineers, production coordinators and production assistants;
- Daily Use: Manage the daily operations for equipment procurement, inventory management, and maintenance function;
- In conjunction with Creative Director, approve ECO’s where form or functionality is affected;
- Responsible for the distribution of service & event recordings to all mediums of playback;
- Work closely with our QC team to check bulk materials against approved PP sample and packaging against customer requirements;
- Guide the development of product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the complete Megaport product portfolio;
- Encourage feedback and facilitate partnerships across video production lanes;
- Become intimately familiar with the Source strategy and product lines;
- Stay current with ever-changing developments in broadcast and AV technology;
- Research competition and suggest new product ideas, product assortment, product positioning or adjustments to appeal to Source’s core target markets;
- Analyze, determine and prioritize target customer, end-user and internal stakeholder needs;
- Lead, grow and motivate a relatively newly established team of Product Managers.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of an agile and scrum environment;
- Ability to work autonomously and pick up concepts quickly;
- Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 4 year / Bachelors Degree (Preferred);
- A knowledge of materials, and footwear experience is needed;
- 6+ years of business/professional experience; 4+ years of product experience;
- Experience with industry standard contracting, including AGMA, IATSE, and USA;
- Physical work including baking, cooking, lifting, moving of large or bulky boxes and items, among others;
- IT literate with intermediate or above understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Mac OS, office tools typical of an office environment;
- Additionally, a high level of competence in one or more of the following disciplines: lighting, sound, video and film technology;
- Highly self-motivated with leadership qualities; an effective team player;
- Work closely with our QC team to check bulk materials against approved PP sample and packaging against customer requirements;
- Audit ready at all times, internal and external;
- Experience managing initiatives at the countrywide or multi-state level preferred;
- A drive to make things happen.