PRODUCTION MANAGER (15 month contract)

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

The Home Depot Canada is looking for a Production Manager to lead the strategy, production and delivery of the print, digital and social flyer as well as promotional signage program.

As part of a highly collaborative team, the Production Manager will be responsible for leading the strategy & end-to-end execution of their channels, including acting as the liaison between internal teams and external partners.

Reporting to the Director, Customer Insights and Brand Marketing, this successful candidate is a creative, organized and results-driven individual who can easily pivot between competing priorities and always hit a deadline.

Key Responsibilities :

Channel Management

Lead channel strategies including (but not limited to) roadmaps on process and experience improvements

Work with internal partners to execute ongoing test and learn programs related to channel functionality (e.g. tools / templates) / attributes (e.

g. flyer length) / strategy (e.g. distribution patterns)

Support the organization on all business initiatives; looking for efficiencies that help drive a productive team culture;

and ensuring excellent internal client service

Liaise with US counterparts to ensure effective integration, knowledge sharing and use of resources

Project management

Manage production schedules for flyer and promotional signage, ensuring on-time delivery against strategic and creative direction

Lead the development process including creative, agency relationship and digital production with vendors

Collaborate with marketing and creative services to strategically plan, brief / engage agencies and approve content based on business objectives

Oversee the production process, printing & distribution for print flyer, handouts and signage

Budget Management

Manage to set production budgets while looking for optimization opportunities

Manage invoicing and POs with partners

Work with internal partners to execute ongoing test and learn programs (e.g. paid vs. organic coverage; amount of signage printed / shipped)

Team Collaboration & Leadership

Support, inspire, and motivate fellow colleagues, direct reports, and managers alike

Lead, coach and develop small direct team

Support and enable a culture of individual and team growth and development

Competencies :

Strong project management and organizational skills; works well in ambiguity

Teamwork, strong customer service and an ability to build relationships across all levels

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines

Skills :

Experience in marketing, advertising, production, project management, content creation

Strong creative communication skills, resourceful, organized and detail oriented

Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Experience with SAP, Job Assist (or other creative proofing software), and Jira

Experience working with data asset management systems (e.g. Aprimo)

Direct Manager / Direct Reports :

Reports to Director, Customer Insights and Brand Marketing

A small team reports into this role

Travel Requirements :

Occasional travel (e.g. for video and photo shoots)

Physical Requirements :

Extended Sitting, Repetitive Tasks

Ability to participate in casting, wardrobe, and post-production reviews

Ability to be on-set with anticipated longer periods of standing as sometimes necessary

Hybrid Work : Location Flex

Location Flex

Working Conditions :

Working in an office setting, computer work, camera on virtual meetings

Occasional on-site at commercial shoots or in-store

Must wear mandatory attire when required (ie. Steel toe boots, Apron)

Minimum Education :

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Years of Work Experience :

5 years of relevant work experience

Minimum Leadership Experience :

3-5 years of leadership experience in marketing or a related field

Proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams

Strong ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders

Certifications :

Valid Driver’s License and access to a car considered an asset

Other Requirements / Assets :

Bilingual in French and English is an asset