Us Production Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1.800 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world.
At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.
Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.
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Seeking an a Production Manager for our Secaucus, New Jersey office.  This is open to internal candidates only.
The main purpose of the Production manager role is to oversee the successful execution of large projects, developing and maintaining complex client relationships, and managing and training the team.
Requirements
Main Responsibilities
· Develop long-lasting relationships with new clients and further those with existing ones while communicating closely with co-workers and vendors.
· Identify project requirements and scope and estimate costs and time requirements for successful project completion.
· Provide clear and concise directions or instructions to all internal and external resources working on any aspect of a project.
· Manage and assign in‐house and freelance technical staff to events.
· Create in‐house personnel schedules.
· Manage costs associated with the fulfilment of events.
· Maintain inventory.
· Recruit new technicians/vendors/suppliers in multiple regions.
· Assess, train and lead team members and support staff in their workday.
· Evaluate and negotiate with new vendors and assign them to appropriate ranks.
· Be the main point of contact for technicians/vendors/suppliers after hours.
· Address escalated production issues/quality problems.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Educational Background
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Experience
5+ years of management experience.
Requirement of 5 day per week in the Secaucus, NJ office and ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and overnights.
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to build relationships and manage a team
Customer service skills
Ability to negotiate and manage projects
Ability to solve problems and multi-task
MS Office
Benefits
Acolad offers a comprehensive benefits package. New employees are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month after their start date. Highlights of the program include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options.
Many other voluntary options to choose from: Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Buy-Up Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft, Legal Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
401(k) plan with 50% match on 12% employee contribution - providing an employer contribution of up to 6%.
In addition to the benefits package, Acolad also offers the following time off:
Starting with 15 days of paid time off annually, with ability to move to 28 days within five years of tenure.
Nine paid holidays per year.
Salary base range for this position is between $65K to $75K, dependent upon experience and physical location. 
This opportunity will close November 8, 2024
Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.