Head of Production Operations

EAST HANOVER, NJPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Sky Systems

• Job overview

  The Head of Production Operations at Sky Systems leads the production process within the Internal Meeting and Events team, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality execution of meetings and events.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves overseeing production scheduling, planning, and execution, managing and mentoring the production team, monitoring costs, ensuring quality and compliance, collaborating with other departments, resolving issues, maintaining schedules, and reporting on performance.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a bachelor's degree in production management or related field, at least 10 years of production management experience, strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, plus knowledge of health and safety regulations; preferred qualifications include industry experience, production software proficiency, and Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Job location and travel

  The position is located on-site in East Hanover, NJ, managing multiple auditorium and conference spaces and coordinating offsite meetings.

Company overview

Sky Systems is a technology solutions provider specializing in IT consulting, digital transformation, and staffing services for clients across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail. The company generates revenue by offering end-to-end IT services, including cloud computing, application development, and workforce augmentation, often through long-term contracts and project-based engagements. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New Jersey, Sky Systems has built a reputation for delivering scalable and cost-effective solutions, leveraging partnerships with major technology vendors like Microsoft and AWS. Candidates should be aware of the company's emphasis on innovation, client-centric approach, and its rapid growth in both domestic and international markets. Understanding Sky Systems’ commitment to diversity and continuous learning can be advantageous during the application process.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight leadership experience in overseeing complex production processes, emphasizing your ability to manage multiple event spaces and coordinate offsite meetings efficiently.

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• Apply through multiple channels including Sky Systems' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.

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