Please note: While this position is advertised as a Print & POS Production Manager, we are open to considering a Senior Production Manager title for exceptional candidates with the right experience and skills.

Role Requirements

• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Hybrid role - Weekly visits with the Client
• Applicants should demonstrate business-level or native-level proficiency in both written and spoken English and Polish, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both.

About the Team

The Production Centre is a hub of delivery excellence, formed by a multicultural team of production experts who deliver marketing materials across EMEA. In a nutshell, the Production Centre boosts business growth, driving efficiencies and performance.

Purpose of the role

The Production Manager manages the production of high-level spending and strategic projects while facing clients directly supporting strategy and satisfaction. 

Escalation within the delivery team (but in constant communication with the Client Services team)

• Manage POS projects/campaigns ensuring timely and high-standard completion.
• Collaborate closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver marketing materials on time and to specifications, adhering to SLAs and contractual agreements.
• Provide technical input and advice on print projects as needed.
• Take comprehensive briefs from clients and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Create detailed specifications for internal and external clients.
• Work as a team to meet contractual obligations, prepare presentations, and complete account administration and reporting.
• Collaboration with our suppliers to ensure the best service standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key client and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Support in operational information processes and Reporting.
• Accountable for Compliance
• Negotiate costings and timescales for each job and select the most appropriate supplier

Skills, knowledge, experience and exposure

The Production Manager will likely have 3+ years of print/POS production management experience, and relevant project management experience will also be considered positively.

A strong industry background will be mandatory.

• 3-5 years of print / POS production and general operational print experience.
• Relevant project management or supplier liaison and sourcing experience will also be considered positively.
• Experience in POS project management; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, organisational, and technical skills in print processes.
• Previous experience working in print/ print management/ print buying/ marketing print procurement essential
• Has a high level of print, 2D and 3D POS knowledge with a detailed understanding of different techniques
• Experience in a client-facing role is essential with the ability to manage and communicate with key client stakeholders to deliver and exceed their expectations successfully

Mindset to navigate the role

• Ability to work in a high-energy environment, with a good sense of humour
• Has a project management mindset and is used to running campaigns

Temperament for the role

• Positive ‘’can do’’ attitude, setting an example for team members.
• Curious mind and genuine interest in internal operations.
• Accountable taking ownership of your work, delivering results, and taking responsibility for your actions.
• Collaboration is also vital. You must have a 'we, not me' mentality and be willing to support team members who may be struggling.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus performance-based
  
• 26 days of Holidays + Bank Holidays + 1 day for your birthday 
• Sick Pay
• Parental Leave & Enhanced Maternity Leave pay 
• Life Insurance 
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme 
• We provide support to create a comfortable and productive home office setup
• Refer-a-friend scheme bonus

We are an equal opportunities employer and as such, will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of all candidates. If you have any such needs or requirements in the context of your interview, please notify us so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.