Job Description

Salary         : Negotiate 

Hiring         : 1 

Sex              : Male/Female 

Location    : Phnom Penh 

Industry     : Advertising 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Under the direction of the managing director, the Production Manager is responsible for the implementation of all print marketing initiatives and activities, including planning, coordination, execution, and tracking,reporting, analytics. This position manages a detailed production schedule with emphasis on direct mail, radio and other print communications across all stages of production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Manage marketing campaigns from concept through execution. Oversee the creation of print advertising vehicles including postcards, brochures, event materials, self-mailers, high end invitations, posters, backlites and large medium signage. This position is responsible for all facets of advertising planning including: scheduling, creative executive, print production and execution. Responsible for the development and maintenance of budgets, project tracking and follow up that a project has been properly uploaded to the agency,vendor or mail house for in home delivery.
• Work proactively with creative team and suppliers to ensure continuous improvement and optimal production solutions for new and existing materials and concepts.
• Possesses a working knowledge of design and printing technologies.
• Collaborates with creative team regarding project specifications (i.e.colors, dimensions, etc.)
• Develop specifications for new components in support of departmental budgets.
• Alerts creative and departmental teams if deadlines cannot be met.
• Obtains detailed estimates from a variety of vendors; three per project with the help of Purchasing.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external teams to drive collaboration of client programs. Effectively and proactively communicates with departments and vendors.
• Maintains up-to-date contact information for all suppliers.
• Maintains and develops strong supplier relationships.
• Calculates all in-house, external printing charges.
• Manages project deadline dates to ensure they are met.
• Issues Purchase Orders for all Advertising (agency fees, print, radio,digital, etc.) and printing-related expenses in conjunction with finance department.
• Attend supplier press checks (as necessary) and ensures high quality of materials.
• Obtains sequential sign-offs on all proofs moving in and out of the department.
• Delivers creative materials.
• Reviews supplier invoices, including shipping receipts, and resolves billing discrepancies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years Marketing/Advertising experience,specializing in print production preferably in an agency environment or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with print production and proof approval required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade other with diplomacy and tact; work with numerous people of differing levels
• Knowledge of the print production process and agency workflow
• Knowledge of the postal regulations, knowledge of postal logistics and consolidation methods a plus
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Excellent management skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and operational workflow dynamics to effectively track and analyze the status within the procurement process
• Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment
• Commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve problems creatively
• Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives
• Strong analytics and computer skills (excel, word, power point,Photoshop)