Senior Production Manager

Job Description:

The Senior Production Manager shall be responsible for the entire production pipeline for the smooth completion of various projects within the stipulated deadlines. The Production Manager/coordinator shall work closely with other Project Managers, Project Supervisors, and Leads, and the HR/ Operations Manager for the overall development and growth of the organization. He/ She shall report to the Head of Production.

He/ She should be open-minded and possess excellent project management, organization, and people skills. He/ She should be self-motivated, able to multi-task efficiently, and be innovative in terms of managing the entire production process and working to a deadline.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and monitor all the project information and implementation.

• Oversee day-to-day “on the floor” workflow of the production and manage the team of artists in terms of task assignment, monitoring, and completion.

•  Manage the project leads/ supervisors and team leads – supervising artists, balancing workload within the department, guiding them through challenging stages of production, etc.

• Prepare schedules and timelines to ensure a proper workflow and a guide for the supervisors to manage their team.

• Formulate strategies and allocate resources in various projects to maintain efficiency in the workflow.

• Coordinate and communicate with national and international clients with respect to their needs and requirements.

• Prioritize tasks, assign deadlines, and ensure that they are completed.

• Ensure that the quality of the production output is maintained.

• Assess and evaluate new project prospects and provide support to the overall performance of the organization.

• Maintain database and information of current and prior projects for future references in terms of new project bidding, estimations, etc.

• Assess the artists in terms of performance and evaluate future growth and development.

• Prepare long-term projects mapping and devise plans to achieve it.

• Assess training, resources, and facilities needed by the responsible department.

• Receive updates and notes and ensure that they are taken care of.

• Plan and amend work schedules as per the deadline requirements and ensure that all facilities are taken care of.

• Resolve conflict, promote a collaborative production environment, and foster an atmosphere of cooperation and communication.

• Attend creative reviews and approval sessions and provide leadership as needed.

• Work collaboratively with the HR department in terms of leave requests, performance appraisal, and new recruitments.

• Develop and amend production processes to ensure efficient workflow.

• Create Day to day Work Planning for all Production Manager/Coordinators.

• Work with the Resource Management Team and Production Manager/Coordinator to ensure all projects are appropriately staffed to guarantee successful deliveries and client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the fields of business administration/management.

•  At least 5-10 years of relevant working experience. (Preferred in IT)

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position requires maintaining strong communication with our international clients. Hence, promptness and precision in communication are a must.

•  Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

•  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet-based communication tools.

•  Should be open-minded and possess excellent project management, organization, and people skills.

•  Should be self-motivated and be innovative in terms of managing the entire production process and working to a deadline.

•  Should hold strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• An equal opportunity workplace that values diversity and does not discriminate.

• An international working environment.

• Benefits of Gratuity and Provident Fund.

• Hands-on experience in leading a team.

• Five days working week (Monday to Friday).

• Attractive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Annual Performance Appraisal System.

• Festival expense allowance.

• Accidental insurance.

• Medical insurance.

• Fuel and Maintenance Allowances.

• Mobile top-ups and data packs.