Senior Production Manager

Tweddle Group is a leading trade publisher, and they are seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead the end-to-end production of marketing and operational materials. The role involves managing production specifications, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Review active production schedules
• Prioritize projects
• Align key deadlines
• Enter new jobs into production management system and ensure all projects are ready for execution
• Review supplier quotes, timelines and specifications
• Negotiate costs, confirm capacity, issue purchase orders and validate alignment of delivery expectations for upcoming campaigns
• Partner with client’s marketing and creative teams in project kickoff meetings
• Translate campaign objectives into clear production plans, identifying specifications, timelines, and potential risks early in the process
• Monitor production progress across multiple projects, conducting quality checks and troubleshooting any issues with vendors or logistics. Reconcile freight charges and coordinate with internal teams to resolve challenges and keep projects on track
• Review project financials, including estimates vs actuals. Finalize billing by validating costs and issuing customer invoices. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and efficiencies to enhance future execution

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in production management, ideally in print production
• Experience with purchasing and negotiating in a manufacturing, client, or agency setting
• Strong understanding of print production processes (pre-press, printing, finishing)
• Experience managing print and logistics vendors, including RFQs, bid analysis, and performance management
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while upholding quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with production management or ERP systems (e.g., print workflow or order management platforms)
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, cost analysis, and reporting (advanced Excel required)
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
• Abilities as a strategic thinker – ready to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in production and distribution
• Possess highly organized and detail-oriented traits
• Skilled at building strong client relationships and possess a deep commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of clients in a way that fosters trust and long-term partnership