Production Manager - Sparks (Philadelphia, PA)
Position Overview:
The Production Manager oversees fabrication processes, is responsible for ensuring quality products are produced per the specifications of the detail drawings, and creates production schedules to monitor workflow and capacity. This position also ensures that all routine maintenance on equipment is performed and the work environment is clean and safe at all times. Additionally, the Production Manager is responsible for working with the operations team to explore new techniques, materials, and equipment to create higher efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
Manage, control and monitor fabrication processes according to Sparks standards
Manage shop staff; monitor and improve performance through shop meetings and continuous training
Create and maintain weekly and monthly capacity reports
Implement training process for new shop employees
Control and improve the quality of finished products through quality control checks
Manage QC Committee in the facility and participate in monthly meetings with all production location QC Committees
Manage corrective and preventive maintenance on shop equipment
Collaborate with other Production Managers in developing and improving companywide production processes to increase productivity and efficiency
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5-10 years of custom fabrication production experience preferably in Tradeshow and/or events
Project management experience
Experience working with union staff
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
Company Overview:
Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.
We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.
Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?
We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.
We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.
Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
