Senior Production Manager

InnerWorkings began with a vision of transforming the way software developers learn. Software development is still art as much as science. In spite of decades of effort to create processes and best practices, there is little visibility into why one project is a great success while a similar project fails. It remains extremely difficult to create a successful, efficient and cost-effective software organization and sustain it over multiple projects.

The POP/POS Senior Production Manager (will work on-site at one of our enterprise clients) and will oversee the sourcing and production of a variety of retail POP and POS materials. The ideal candidate will have experience executing a high volume of complex projects while interacting and communicating with the client, vendors, suppliers, and internal resources on a day-to-day basis.

* Developing, sourcing, presenting and managing production for a wide range of POS displays & signage, including wood, wire, vacuum form, and injection molded pieces * Working with the client’s marketing teams to gather job requirements, perform both procurement and project management of each assigned campaign or project * Manage the client’s jobs on-budget, on-time, and with the highest level of service and quality. * Quoting and/or estimating of all assigned print projects including printing, fulfillment, and logistics * Developing program strategies which are both beneficial and economical for the client * Building relationships with client’s internal stakeholders and other InnerWorkings employees in order to successfully execute each project * Analyze job revenue, cost, and profitability to report to management and client * Proactively present production solutions and offer suggestions for more efficient production methods * Keeping detailed records of each project’s timeline, progress, challenges, and completion and be able to provide regular status updates to management * Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously * Exceed client expectations and provide superior customer service

* Bachelor’s Degree * 5+ years working with print management, large format digital, conventional offset and point of purchase displays/retail signage * Extensive knowledge of 4-color print and special print techniques, including, but not limited to, foils, embossing, detailed corrugate and board finishing * Detailed track record of successful supplier management, negotiation, and procurement of complex print projects * Experience within a marketing/creative environment a plus * Advanced knowledge of print manufacturing types and channels * Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) * Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed * Experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments.