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Whitbread

Sr. Production Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Purpose of the Job The Senior Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of client marketing programs. This person works with client stakeholders ...

hhglobal

Sr. Production Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Purpose of the Job The Senior Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of client marketing programs. This person works with client stakeholders ...

Grupo Bimbo

Senior Production Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$102K - $142K/yr

The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership for, and develops abilities of the management team to achieve consistent production of high quality products and deliver financial profitability for ...

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Senior Production Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$102K - $142K/yr

The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership for, and develops abilities of the management team to achieve consistent production of high quality products and deliver financial profitability for ...

Amazon

Sr. Production Manager

Reading, MA · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to run the day-to-day operations of our Boston Development Center (BDC). In this role, you own the execution of the pilot operation, assembly builds ...

IMG

Senior Production Manager

Stamford, CT · On-site

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting ...

IMG

Senior Production Manager

Stamford, CT

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting ...

Amazon

Sr. Production Manager

North Reading, MA

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to run the day-to-day operations of our Boston Development Center (BDC). In this role, you own the execution of the pilot operation, assembly builds ...

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How much do senior production manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior production manager in the United States is $90,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Production Manager vs Production Supervisor?

AspectSenior Production ManagerProduction Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field; extensive experienceHigh school diploma or associate degree; some experience in production
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple production lines or facilities, strategic planningManages daily operations on the production floor
Employer UsageManufacturing companies, large-scale production facilitiesFactories, plants, manufacturing units
Common Search/ComparisonSenior Production Manager vs Production Supervisor

The Senior Production Manager focuses on strategic oversight, planning, and managing multiple production teams, while the Production Supervisor handles daily operations and direct supervision of production staff. The senior role requires more experience and higher-level decision-making, whereas the supervisor is more involved in hands-on management of daily tasks.

How does a Senior Production Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

A Senior Production Manager often works closely with departments such as engineering, quality assurance, procurement, and logistics to coordinate production schedules, resolve issues, and optimize processes. Effective communication and leadership are key, as the manager must align team goals, mediate between conflicting priorities, and ensure that production targets are met without compromising quality or safety. Regular meetings, progress updates, and collaborative problem-solving are common practices to keep everyone on track and foster a productive work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Production Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior Production Manager, you need extensive experience in production planning, process optimization, and team leadership, typically backed by a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field. Familiarity with manufacturing software (such as ERP systems), lean manufacturing methodologies, and relevant safety or quality certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to motivate cross-functional teams are standout soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, meeting production targets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What is a Senior Production Manager?

A Senior Production Manager is a leadership professional responsible for overseeing the entire production process within a manufacturing or production facility. They manage teams, coordinate schedules, ensure quality standards are met, and optimize workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity. Senior Production Managers also handle budgeting, resource allocation, and cross-departmental communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Their role often involves problem-solving, implementing improvements, and maintaining safety standards across the production line.
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Senior Production Manager

Senior Production Manager

On Board Experiential

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorganChase, The Infatuation, and Stripe, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what's it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.
The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That's why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.
We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Senior Production Manager (SPM), loves collaboration, and has experience working on a wide variety of project types in which they held various roles and responsibilities. To the point that they, "get it", no matter what the project is, the problem that needs fixin' or the level of ambiguity they're dealing with. Relevant examples would be; live events, hybrid, virtual events, B2B, B2C, mobile, CPG, lifestyle, and more. A very strong character, next-level organizational and communication skills, prioritization, production workflow, managerial and client facing skills are a must.
The SPM is responsible for a wide variety of elements on a given project. Responsibilities may include management of production related personnel (internal FT staff as well as external contractors) including but not limited to; other producers, third-party vendors/service providers, production assistants, coordinators, and managers. Depending upon the size and complexity of the project, this may (and most likely will) involve running multiple projects/events simultaneously at various stages of project planning.
This person is also responsible for the development and implementation of the overall project plan; which will include development of the overall staffing plan, managing, monitoring and maintaining the workback/timeline, managing multiple vendors, negotiating contracts, obtaining and managing staff and resources, budget development, management and tracking P/L, being onsite and in the office, and the overall project QC.. By working closely with internal and external account, technology, creative and operations teams in a collaborative manner, this person is responsible for executing the approved production-specific Scope of Work in support of the clients goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Assist pitch teams in determining feasibility of projects and establishing production budgets for new business proposals (RFPs). Attend brainstorms and pitch meetings as needed.
  • When leading projects, serve as the primary Production team contact throughout the project process with internal and external project teams. This includes being in the office and onsite as defined by the project and by OBE policy.
  • Participate in, and lead, project planning and development meetings and internal/external status meetings.
  • Collaborate with Production Department Leadership in establishing the overall project plan and budget within the key client deliverable dates and the agreed upon Scope of Work.
  • Work closely with internal operations, account, technology, and creative teams to ensure the highest quality and smoothest operation of the overall production. And do so in a way that ensures that all key deliverables are not just met but exceeds the clients' satisfaction.
  • Establish, maintain and evolve best practices that meet and exceed OBE standards and that continually elevate the level at which we are operating as an agency.
  • Implement plans for staffing procedures, budget tracking, project timelines, critical paths, production schedules, Run of Show, meeting agendas, contingency and emergency actions, etc.
  • Keep internal teams, and other specific project teams, informed on a regular basis on any need for revisions to budgets and estimates to complete.
  • Recruit, hire and manage production crews and staff as required by the project(s).
  • Identify outside vendors needed (depending on the type of event), request bids, select vendors and negotiate and obtain signed contracts. Monitor performance of vendors.
  • Manage, mentor and motivate junior production staff.
  • Submit all status reports, photo/digital documentation, and other evidence of production as required by Account team and Client personnel.
  • Reconcile all production budgets and prepare post event analysis of production.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE
  • 7+ years of direct experience in producing/managing budgets for major marketing programs/events/activations with or within an experiential agency environment.
  • Must have an extremely strong and diverse experience base that directly applies to this multi-faceted, high demand position.
  • Very strong Vendor relationships and experience with the competitive bidding process.
  • Experience in executing staffing procedures, budget tracking, project timelines, critical paths, production schedules, Run of Show, meeting agendas, contingency and emergency actions specifically for experiential events.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Strong and proven management skills and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage internal and external partners, and service providers.
  • Very strong client/customer service experience and focus.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills. This includes possessing the capacity necessary to effective carry and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, work in the "grey", embrace ambiguity, thrive when "it" hits the fan, never be satisfied, always push to elevate the work, and still be on time for the after party.
  • Must be able to work in a very (and we mean very) collaborative manner both with internal and external teams, and with clients.
  • Ability to manage projects events within budget.
  • Excellent judgment/awareness with the proven ability to pro-actively identify issues/obstacles and effectively create solutions.
  • Extremely strong working knowledge of and experience with contracting, permitting and insurance processes.
  • Understanding of Union Labor laws and ability to manage within a budget without penalties
  • Strong understanding in the areas such as Security/Access Control, Branding, fabrication, location scouting, venue negotiations.

OTHER SKILLS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Extremely strong work ethic and the proven ability to thrive and enjoy a (very) fast-paced, dynamic, ever-changing, exciting and challenging working environment.
  • Must be flexible and comfortable in working non-traditional hours in non-traditional locations, as needed (some nights and weekends).
  • Experience with SharePoint, Google apps, Trello, Microsoft Teams or other project management tools is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, if necessary. Please note this level of travel is at the very high end of what our producers typically average.
  • Ability and desire to work in the office in keeping with OBE's current in-office policy, to be "present" and participation at a high-level, and to be onsite as required.

Compensation
$95,000 - $110,000 annually. This is the pay range OBE believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on level of experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OBE reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance. Also included: Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company's performance and your individual performance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, PTO, STD/LTD insurance benefits.
On Board Experiential is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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