Associate Production Manager Job Description
Associate production manager
provides production support to the new product introduction process for pilot builds, ramp and into volume production.
Associate Production Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Manage seasonal chase flexibility
Collaborate with manager and Design seasonally to ensure we have the right vendor mix to support product design and innovation
Communicate seasonal category strategies with GIS and direct vendors
Review and manage all WIP (Stock) charts from the factories
Communicate all delivery updates to Operations team to ensure all Global Purchase Orders are updated
Coordinate billings with Finance Team for all internal credit/ debits
Assist Vice President in monitoring annual budget by utilizing given budget and breakdown of expenses to be analyzed & monitored
Day to Day operations/tasks within the department
Work with artistic and/or technical leadership on coaching/managing the team(s) towards meeting/exceeding production and individual performance expectations
Work with the Production Supervisor on deliverables, deadlines & logistics
Associate Production Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Associate Production Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPC, ISO, APICS, PMP, HEPA
Education for Associate Production Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate production manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Business, Education, Engineering, Marketing, Management, Technical, Journalism, Science, English, Liberal Arts
Skills for Associate Production Manager
Desired skills for associate production manager include:
Garment construction
Product integrity
Excel
Calendar management
Fabric performance and garment construction
Lead-times
Product engineering
Product lifecycle
Production process
Production: Manufacturing
Desired experience for associate production manager includes:
Proactive approach to problem solving, adapt quickly to changes
Detail oriented and driven by deadlines and high sense of urgency
Analytical and possesses computer skills and knowledge
Ability to negotiate skillfully and resolve conflict in tough situations
At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the media and entertainment industry
Strong knowledge of the latest consumer electronic hardware/devices a plus
Associate Production Manager Examples
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Associate Production Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an associate production manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate production manager
- Create run books, templates, documentation, and guidelines
- Monitor workflow for multiple projects simultaneously, circulating project changes and managing material approval process
- Provide direction and support during schedule interruptions to accommodate emergency requests and implementing solutions
- Draft and issue purchase orders, confirm production specifications, and process invoices
- Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost analysis
- Handle the estimating and purchasing for all facets of book manufacturing for own titles
- Oversee day-to-day communications, schedules, timelines and quality checks for all projects (from proposal to launch and beyond) to ensure each is kept within scope, timing, budget, and quality
- Maintain and update records for all titles and projects through all stages and provide regular status reports
- Supervise direct reports in making sure they are following company and departmental policy performing their job to the best of their ability
- Develop and maintain standardized work Instructions used in production by the production associates
Qualifications for associate production manager
- Knowledge of raw material development and sourcing
- Basic budgeting experience
- Analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize production costs and inventory levels
- Proven ability to work in a diplomatic fashion with personnel across the entire Turner enterprise
- Must have 6 years of related experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Must have a Bachelor of Arts degree with an update design portfolio that reflects consistent quality and passion
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Associate Production Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an associate production manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate production manager
- Primary liaison between Process Science and Upstream manufacturing in relation to the transfer and start-up of the upstream manufacturing process
- Primary liaison between process Engineering and Upstream manufacturing in relation to process improvement and robustness initiatives
- Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
- Prepares and presents manufacturing data for review at the Product Performance and Monitoring Meeting
- Leads investigations into process variances according to site procedures
- Provides technical input to resolve process issues
- Implements a contamination free program to ensure highest process success rates
- Takes the lead for all upstream contamination response activities
- Works to the highest safety standards
- Interfaces with other departments, such as Facilities, Process Sciences, Regulatory, Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Qualifications for associate production manager
- Sourcing/Product Development/Production background (costing, trims, fabric, duty, freight)
- Excellent decision making skills problem solving skills
- Textile Engineer
- 3 + years in textile industry working with knit fabrication and trim
- Project management certification (such as PMI/Agile) desirable
- 3 or more years of managerial experience in feature film production environment
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Associate Production Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an associate production manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate production manager
- Manage projects and provide creative input related to production of artwork files
- Answer/provide direction for any and all questions, make artwork decisions and recommendations (with approval) for bilingual packaging based on files received
- QA, service and troubleshoot creative executions prior to launch
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all purchase orders
- Facilitate/confirm/issue monthly replenishment orders
- Run all reporting as needed to support Purchase Order creation and WIP tracking
- Monitor contractual delivery dates and troubleshoot all delivery issues
- Partner with QA teams to ensure timely Product Testing
- Communicate as needed with off shore offices and vendors, cross-functional team members and supervisors
- Monitor Time & Action calendars, communicate upcoming due dates and follow up on key deliverables
Qualifications for associate production manager
- BS or higher degree or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability required (preferred)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an animation studio or equivalent production environment in a production role
- Able to effectively communicate with artistic and technical personnel, show management and upper management
- Previous Production and Operations Experience a plus but not required
- Excellent computer skills for both MAC and PC and experience with current creative and graphic software programs
- Ideal candidate will have experience in sweaters
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Associate Production Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate production manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate production manager
- Assist Manager with some costing functions
- Lead communication of workback calendars and deliverables to both internal and external teams
- Partner with Creative and Operations teams to determine internal and external creative resources that are available and best suited to be assigned to retail projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both Brand Creative and Production to ensure daily workload prioritization
- Identify potential issues and devise contingency plans to correct and keep projects on track to successfully complete within scope and budget
- Traffic all creative for approvals through Legal, Brand and Account Marketing
- Manage day to day operations for FOX NE&O Entertainment Post Production
- Manage editors, graphic artists, audio mixers and other post production related operators
- Oversee the project management, planning, and implementation of capital and non-capital projects
- Participate in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and other financial documents
Qualifications for associate production manager
- Outstanding verbal, written communication, presentation, and documentation skills required, with proficiency for all Google Docs and Microsoft Office applications, and knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems
- Preferred - BS or higher degree
- Potential for seasonal travel
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management
- A minimum of five years of experience in supply chain logistics, production planning and/or manufacturing
- An in-depth knowledge of supply chain and financial policies and procedures
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Associate Production Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an associate production manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate production manager
- Help manage expectations and dialogue for standing shows development of new network shows
- Direct, lead and coach supervisors
- Lead the development of manufacturing methods and creation of process standards, hands on
- Drive and sustain process improvement
- Utilize lean-manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability
- Resolve manufacturing process problems
- Ability to develop and/or execute operational projects to increase performance
- Pursue continuous improvement for production efficiency, quality and cost reduction
- Work as change agent, understanding and moving operation toward world-class performance
- Interface with Quality and Sales to resolve quality issues
Qualifications for associate production manager
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, build consensus, and positively motivate staff and team members
- Must have knowledge of graphic pipeline and associated hardware and software
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience required
- Experience in Production Management or Supply Chain
- Proficient with Google Drive (and related docs, sheets)
- Minimum 2 - 3 years experience in product development/ production (women's a plus)