Production Manager (Retail Fixtures + Displays), Prague

Purpose of the Job The Production Manager will have extensive technical expertise, effective communication, and team collaboration skills. You'll work closely with our engineers, production managers, account/roll-out managers, assembly teams, logistics managers, installation teams, and finance department to ensure seamless production operations. As a Production Manager, you will coordinate suppliers to produce our clients’ designs, complement the project team by managing supplier production, and oversee the assembly and packing of articles within the required quality and timeframe. This role operates on a blended basis between the local HH Global office, client / vendor site(s) and home as necessary.    Please submit your resume / application in English.   Failure to do this will mean your details will not be reviewed.     Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of production with vendors, ensuring delivery timetables and maintaining project status Brief design/engineering teams and verify mechanical drawing details Prepare quotations and select appropriate vendors for production Plan and track supplier production, setting priorities accordingly Develop and sustain excellent relationships with all suppliers Liaise between different material suppliers for cross-production checks Provide ongoing training to production executives Manage the entire process of concept development from design and engineering to final project handover to the client Ensure quality and final check of technical documentation (design drawings, production bill of materials, metadata) Ensure compliance with internal and client standards and systems Use ERP systems to document all production-related information and technical documentation Serve as the key contact for internal teams and suppliers regarding project status and details Provide clear and timely solution-oriented communication to suppliers and internal team members Ensure quality and on-time delivery of production articles Plan inspections at suppliers' facilities and on incoming components to the warehouse Establish and communicate budgets and work-back schedules for each project Work within established operating budgets Analyze job revenue, cost, and profitability by job and/or project Manage claims of damaged or missing components   Knowledge, Skills + Experience Extensive experience in production, ideally in retail fixture fabrication or related industry. Technical education in furniture, mechanical, civil engineering, or architecture is a plus. Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings. Advanced knowledge of materials and production technologies in joinery, metal works, plastics, printing, and glass works. Strong supplier relationship management skills. Project management skills, including organizational and planning abilities, time management, and multitasking. Commercial and negotiation skills, including comprehensive calculations of production costs. Advanced level of MS Office (MS Excel is a must). Knowledge of ERP systems. Familiarity with 3D design software or Inventor or SOLIDWORKS. Advanced level of English required for daily written and verbal communication, including technical English. Another language relevant to client needs is an advantage #LI-EL1 #LI-Hybrid