Manufacturing Production Jobs in Springdale, AR (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex.

Nothing is impossible- If you can shop it, we can do it.

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead the development and execution of physical shopper marketing programs, retail displays, packaging, and in-store experiences. This role partners closely with Creative, Account, Client, Supplier, and Retail stakeholders to ensure innovative concepts can be successfully produced, tested, and executed at scale.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with hands-on experience in print production, packaging structures, POP/POS displays, retail merchandising, and supplier coordination. They are comfortable navigating complex timelines, managing multiple deliverables, and solving production challenges while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

This is a hybrid role requiring four days per week in the office. Specific work arrangements and reasonable accommodations will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

   Manage end-to-end production of shopper marketing displays, retail activations, and in-store marketing materials from ideation through execution.     Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, clients, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and retail partners to ensure seamless project delivery.     Develop and manage detailed production schedules, timelines, and project milestones, proactively communicating updates and risks.     Collaborate with Creative teams to evaluate production feasibility, identify materials and manufacturing solutions, and recommend innovative approaches.     Partner with contract manufacturers during structural development, prototyping, and testing phases to support successful retail execution.     Review structural dielines and production specifications to ensure creative assets can be effectively incorporated into final builds.     Coordinate quality assurance reviews throughout the production lifecycle, including prototype evaluations, manufacturing reviews, and final execution approvals.     Ensure all deliverables meet client, retailer, legal, regulatory, and brand compliance requirements.     Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fabricators, printers, and manufacturing partners.     Troubleshoot production challenges and identify solutions that maintain project objectives, quality standards, and deadlines.     Support retail execution and manufacturing reviews through site visits and quality assurance trips as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting retail, CPG, shopper marketing, packaging, POS, POP, or display programs.
• Familiarity with print production, large-format graphics, packaging, or retail display manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating prototype development, manufacturing testing, and production launches.
• Background working with national brands, retailers, agencies, or contract manufacturers.

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $82,650.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/3/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME