Company Description
CaST - Creative at Scale Team - is a global production agency that solely supports the Haleon brand portfolio (formerly GSK consumer goods). Our model is industry-leading – we are putting data at the heart of production.
Our team works on global integrated campaign toolkits and market origination production. The role, on one of Haleon’s leading global brands, is based within Publicis Production. It will suit someone who is driven by results, attention to detail and balancing a can-do attitude with politeness and empathy. This job is about exceeding client expectations.
Teamwork is a big part of life at CaST, so you must be someone who loves taking a collaborative approach and who can recognize and acknowledge the contribution of others. You’ll also be able to motivate and inspire the people around you by bringing enthusiasm and positivity to everything you do.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are looking for a Production Director to join the team.
In a nutshell:
You’re an orchestrator and client liaison. Working with a dedicated team of agency producers, junior production planner, and post producers, you will ensure that we deliver omni-channel global production on time and on budget, delighting our clients in the process.
Job Description
The Production Director will need to have critical knowledge of production processes and be able to work on multiple briefs at a time, which vary from market origination to complete global campaign asset development.
The Production Director will also need to work closely with EMEA based global creative agencies, various brand design teams as well as internal and external stakeholders. You will be accountable for the successful completion of each campaign brief and provide clear communication of client requirements. You will thrive in a fast paced, complex environment.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
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Financial oversight - own related production financials in collaboration with Producers, Business Affairs, and Production Lead including estimating, billing and reconciling jobs, requesting POs and tracking usage
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Demand planning and ratification, forecasting
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Managing junior production planner and collaborating with the team’s agency producers
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Overseeing quality control and ingest, ensuring all output meets client requirements
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Identifying and promoting efficiencies throughout project life cycles
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Deputising for Production Lead
Qualifications
Our Production Director will ideally have the following relevant experience.
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Experience in a Production, Account Service, Project Management environment within marketing / advertising agency / production agency environment
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Extensive client-facing experience
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Production & financial management – creating, managing production budgets and complex production schedules
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Experience navigating complex environments with multi-level stakeholders and partners
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Able to handle challenging situations calmly and positively
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Excellent understanding of digital and broadcast production processes, and familiar with broadcast software and programs
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Pharma/Consumer Health care experience a plus
This role would really suit a Senior Production Planner looking to take the next step in their career.
Additional Information
If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
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