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Production Manager
- Prague
- By agreement
- Full time
- Czech or Slovak and English (B2)
We are looking for a skilled and organized Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing process for retail fixtures. Join our team to work on exciting international projects for top global brands!
What is it about?
- Manage all aspects of production with vendors, ensuring delivery timetables and project status.
- Brief design/engineering teams and verify mechanical drawing details.
- Prepare quotations and select vendors for production.
- Plan and track supplier production, setting priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and liaise between material suppliers for cross-production checks.
- Provide training to production executives.
- Manage concept development from design to client handover.
- Ensure quality and final check of technical documentation (design drawings, production bill of materials, metadata).
- Ensure compliance with internal and client standards.
- Use ERP systems for production-related documentation.
- Serve as the key contact for internal teams and suppliers, providing clear and timely communication.
- Ensure on-time delivery and quality of production articles.
- Plan inspections at suppliers' facilities and on incoming components.
- Ensure packaging meets client standards.
- Establish budgets and work-back schedules for projects.
- Analyze job revenue, cost, and profitability by job/project.
- Manage claims for damaged or missing components.
Who are we looking for?
- Extensive experience in production, ideally in retail fixture fabrication or related industries.
- Technical education in furniture, mechanical, civil engineering, or architecture is a plus.
- Ability to read technical drawings and knowledge of materials and production technologies.
- Strong supplier relationship management and project management skills.
- Commercial and negotiation skills, including production cost calculations.
- Open and direct communication style, stress-resistant, and able to multitask effectively.
- Attention to detail and a drive for self-improvement.
- Advanced MS Office (Excel) and knowledge of ERP systems.
- Familiarity with 3D design software (Inventor, SOLIDWORKS).
- Advanced English (written and verbal); another language is a plus.
Why is this position attractive?
- Very informal environment with colleagues focused on moving things forward.
- 5 weeks of vacation.
- Cafeteria Benefit System.
- Modern and stylish offices with a fitness center, sauna, rooftop bar, ping pong, and table football.
- Laptop (Apple or Dell), mobile (iPhone).
- Internal and external training, language courses.
- Flexible working hours and sick days.
- DOG-FRIENDLY offices.
Does that sound interesting?
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