Central Production Manager

As Central Production Manager at Goodbye Kansas Studios, you will play an integral part in supporting the successful running of the Production Department, which is split across our offices in Stockholm, London and remote. You will work with the Head of Production, evaluating and overseeing the development of production workflows and processes as well as the overall mentorship and training needs of the department. You will collaborate with the HOP, Talent Manager and the production team on continuously assessing the requirements of the production team and studio. This role also involves flexibility in supporting projects at any stage of the process, as well as interacting with other department supervisors to help coordinate interdepartmental communications and best practices. Responsibilities Department In collaboration/consultation with the Production department Take ownership of the department processes, tools and documentation including F-track, G-drive, Atlassian etc. Develop, improve and maintain all documentation for production workflows and tools Assist the HOP in setting common production and project practices and oversee their implementation across projects Be a point person for Ftrack, working closely with both pipeline and production in maintaining its development and best use within the organisation. Regular syncs with the Head of Production on the progress of the projects and production team members. Help develop and maintain production training plans & workshops for the full production team, ensuring consistency of production processes across all shows. Studio Collaborate with the rest of the organisation on best practices, workflows and processes that supports project needs, the production team and company strategy Partner with the Technology department to determine internal software development requirements and appropriate use of vendor applications. Liaise with the other department heads to help prioritize Pipeline, R&D and IT work to align with company strategy and needs. Project Jump on and set up, support or manage projects for a period of time and/or provide support to other Production Managers, Coordinators and PA’s in the team. Have regular check-ins with Project Production teams ensuring projects are following GBK processes. Work with the project leadership team on the training needs of the production managers, coordinators and PAs whilst on their project, producing a clear plan in accordance with the individual’s overall progress plan. Communication Chair and organise various meetings as required, promoting collaboration & communication. Ensure department wiki and documentation is being kept up to date in collaboration with other key stakeholders. Culture Actively promote a healthy, collaborative, passionate, fun and creative culture while considering diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). Ensuring the workplace is a safe environment for employees of your associated teams (in collaboration with HOD and HR).