Senior Production Project Manager

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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. First paragraph: "At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate. Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences. Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments." That's about the company, could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is about the job. But we have a "Job Summary" section after that. So we can treat the initial paragraph as "About the role" maybe? But the instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which sections have content. We have: - Job Summary (could be About the role). It includes description of role responsibilities high-level. - DIRECT REPORTS None (skip as minor metadata) - SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY (maybe part of Responsibilities or About the role). Could be part of About the role. - Key Responsibilities (list). That's Responsibilities. - KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING) (maybe part of Responsibilities or Skills? Could be part of Responsibilities but not a list of duties. Could be omitted? Might be considered part of Responsibilities but not a list. We could include as a paragraph under Responsibilities. - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (maybe part of Responsibilities or Qualifications? Could be part of Responsibilities but not a list. Might be omitted? But we need to preserve substantive info. Could be placed under Responsibilities as a paragraph. - Qualifications (list). That's Qualifications. - LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS (maybe Skills? Could be Skills section). It lists attributes. - Essential Functions (working conditions, travel, physical requirements). Could be part of Responsibilities? Might be separate but not one of the allowed headings. Could be omitted? But we need to preserve all substantive info. Could be placed under Responsibilities or maybe under a generic section? The allowed headings are limited; we can put extra info under Responsibilities as paragraphs. - DISCLAIMER (boilerplate) remove. - Also there is "Job Summary" heading; we can treat that as About the role. Thus sections:

About the role

: include the initial paragraph about company philosophy and job summary? Actually "Job Summary" is separate. We'll combine. Content: At Outform Group... (company description) + Job Summary paragraph: "The Senior Production Project Manager (Sr. PPM) is responsible for leading complex retail display, fixture, packaging, and merchandising projects through production and final delivery. This role serves as a primary production leader, managing multiple high-value programs simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams, manufacturing partners, and supply chain stakeholders. The Sr. PPM provides advanced project leadership, drives continuous improvement initiatives, mitigates production risks, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, international sourcing, engineering documentation, and retail production environments." We can put that as

... maybe multiple paragraphs. Then Responsibilities: list from "Key Responsibilities". Use

• . We need to include all bullet points. List items: - Manage all aspects of assigned projects and programs to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of orders and client objectives - Lead coordination of domestic and international manufacturing partners throughout the production lifecycle. - Generate manufacturing orders and ensure projects are fully prepared for production readiness. - Support project and program development efforts, including feasibility reviews and material considerations. - Support Development team on prototype builds. - Document engineering and production issues and support corrective actions. - Support packaging submissions, including design review and drop testing coordination and compliance requirements. - Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP to enter project BOMs, create request purchase orders and support production planning - Review and approve proofs, die-lines, first article and production samples - Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential production, quality, and schedule risks. - Ensure projects remain within approved budgets, timelines, and margin targets. - Maintain design integrity and quality standards throughout the production process. - Coordinate instruction sheet requests and provide supporting production documentation. - Oversee shipping logistics coordination and identify special shipping or distribution requirements. - Partner with line leads and manufacturing teams to approve first articles, production runs, and finished goods pack-outs. - Provide guidance and support to Associate PPMs and junior team members as needed. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency, quality, and project delivery performance. Also include "KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)" maybe as a paragraph under Responsibilities: "This Role Collaborates Regularly With Account Management Team Development Team Design & Creative Teams Engineering Production Line Leads Quality Assurance Supply Chain & Logistics Packaging & Testing Vendors Domestic and International Manufacturing Partners Purchasing (budget tracking and cost approvals)". Could be a

  . Also "KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Success in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to: On‑time project delivery performance Budget adherence and cost variance Quality metrics (defect rates, rework, and first article approval success) Responsiveness to production issues and effectiveness of resolutions Stakeholder satisfaction (internal teams and manufacturing partners)". Could be a

  under Responsibilities. Now Qualifications: list. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. - 5+ years of experience managing retail display, fixture, packaging, or manufacturing production projects. - Demonstrated success managing complex domestic and international production programs - Strong understanding of engineering documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs) - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Experience working within ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) - Strong project planning, budgeting, and organizational abilities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including (preferred but not required): Corrugated packaging Printing methods and technologies Vacuum forming Plastic fabrication Wood fabrication Metal fabrication Finishing processes such as painting and powder coating We could keep the last bullet as a single item with sublist? But we need

  • . Could embed the list inside the li? Probably just keep as one li with the text. Now Skills: The "LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS" list could be Skills. List: - Strategic Thinker - Anticipates project risks, evaluates options, and develops effective solutions to support successful project outcomes. - Exceptional Problem Solver - Proactively identifies production, engineering, and supply chain challenges and drives timely resolution. - Results Driven - Leads projects to successful completion while balancing quality, cost, and timeline objectives. - Highly Organized - Effectively manages multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. - Quality Oriented - Maintains high standards and attention to detail throughout all phases of production. - Financially Minded - Makes sound business decisions with a focus on budgets, margins, and cost optimization. - Collaborative Leader - Partners effectively across departments and serves as a resource for team members and stakeholders. - Continuous Improvement Advocate - Identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall project performance. - Influential Communicator - Communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams, vendors, clients, and leadership. - Trusted Decision Maker - Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and confidence when making project-critical decisions. - Deadline Driven - Thrives in fast paced environments with firm delivery timelines Now Benefits, Pay, Schedule: Not present in posting. So we should NOT include those sections. Also Essential Functions: Could be included under Responsibilities as a paragraph? Or maybe under About the role? But we need to preserve. Let's add a paragraph under Responsibilities after KPIs: "Essential Functions: Working conditions are primarily in an office environment but require frequent visits to our manufacturing facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand, using hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 20 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses. Requires long periods of time working at a computer and includes phone work. Travel up to 20% of the time is required and is an essential function of this position." Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus:

    About the role

    At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate. Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences. Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

    The Senior Production Project Manager (Sr. PPM) is responsible for leading complex retail display, fixture, packaging, and merchandising projects through production and final delivery. This role serves as a primary production leader, managing multiple high-value programs simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams, manufacturing partners, and supply chain stakeholders. The Sr. PPM provides advanced project leadership, drives continuous improvement initiatives, mitigates production risks, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, international sourcing, engineering documentation, and retail production environments.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage all aspects of assigned projects and programs to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of orders and client objectives
    • Lead coordination of domestic and international manufacturing partners throughout the production lifecycle.
    • Generate manufacturing orders and ensure projects are fully prepared for production readiness.
    • Support project and program development efforts, including feasibility reviews and material considerations.
    • Support Development team on prototype builds.
    • Document engineering and production issues and support corrective actions.
    • Support packaging submissions, including design review and drop testing coordination and compliance requirements.
    • Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP to enter project BOMs, create request purchase orders and support production planning
    • Review and approve proofs, die-lines, first article and production samples
    • Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential production, quality, and schedule risks.
    • Ensure projects remain within approved budgets, timelines, and margin targets.
    • Maintain design integrity and quality standards throughout the production process.
    • Coordinate instruction sheet requests and provide supporting production documentation.
    • Oversee shipping logistics coordination and identify special shipping or distribution requirements.
    • Partner with line leads and manufacturing teams to approve first articles, production runs, and finished goods pack-outs.
    • Provide guidance and support to Associate PPMs and junior team members as needed.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency, quality, and project delivery performance.

    This Role Collaborates Regularly With Account Management Team Development Team Design & Creative Teams Engineering Production Line Leads Quality Assurance Supply Chain & Logistics Packaging & Testing Vendors Domestic and International Manufacturing Partners Purchasing (budget tracking and cost approvals)

    Success in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to: On‑time project delivery performance Budget adherence and cost variance Quality metrics (defect rates, rework, and