Production Manager - Signage - GMASCO

Job description / Role

GMASCO enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf's most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.

Due to our expansion and constant success in the Middle East, We are currently looking for a Production Manager to join our dynamic teams at GMASCO.

This role report to MSS Manager (Marketing Support Services) and involves the following responsibilities:

* Liaising with external suppliers and Cost Proposals
* Locating suitable suppliers to put forward highly negotiated rates to the account managers for the agency's clients.
* Managing, organizing and leading the production team and production executives to ensure dedicated team effort towards working on all projects.
* Monitoring and supervising print production suppliers, visual merchandise suppliers, contractors, signage production companies, to maximise client's budgets/visibility.
* Organising and implementing through 3rd parties exhibition stands in a manner befitting the client's image and within the integrated marketing communications strategy drawn up by the Agency for the client.
* Ensuring that estimates, quotations, LPOs and invoices are raised, paid and payment received so that the dept. functions smoothly.
* Refinement of processes regularly to increase efficiency of the department to ensure better handling of large projects and prioritizing.
* Liaising with the various departments with the agency that may need production support, primarily the client servicing department and the PR & Events department.
* Direct client dealing in case of signage and exhibition stands however keeping the the Account Managers/Directors informed at all times.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

* Minimum 8 years of experience in below the line agency or a merchandising production unit.
* A technical degree or equivalent in print technology/production involving different materials.
* Extensive knowledge of suppliers within the UAE market.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Knowledge of work flow process
* Good organizing skills
* Deadline oriented
* Computer literate
* Flexible attitude

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.