Production Manager - AdFarm

AdFarm, a 40+-year-old agri-marketing business whose PURPOSE
is to be a catalyst for the evolution of agriculture. To help agriculture move forward, we are reinforcing the importance of service in how we work and behave—toward our clients, suppliers, connections, and of course, our fellow AdFarmers. We all work together to bridge the gap between producer and consumer.  

We specialize in Strategic Planning, Creative Services, Public Relations, Media Planning, Marketing Science, Content Creation and Research. 

Our clients all share a central focus in agriculture and food but range from multi-national corporations to start-ups in seed, crop protection and fertility, agtech, animal health, equipment and more. If you have experience working with this type of client—or want that experience—this role will be a great fit. 

You will love it here if you follow these GUIDEPOSTS: 

Are you being agile? Responding quickly to changes—from the client and in the marketing world. Making actionable decisions. Doing whatever it takes to get it done well—on time and on budget. Developing and following processes that allow for even greater effectiveness. 

Are you being smart? Right from the start. Knowing when to ask, when to act and when to use all of your resources to solve a problem. Investing in yourself to keep up with the ever-evolving world of our clients—and our communications industry. 

Are you being helpful? Pitching in when it counts and doing whatever it takes to do an amazing job for your clients. Having direct and difficult conversations when necessary. Setting clear expectations for you, your supervisor and your team. 

As the Production Manager you will bridge the gap between creative vision and flawless execution. This individual will manage the agency’s in-house studio operations and oversee the production of various creative assets. They will ensure efficient production processes, uphold high-quality standards, and optimize production tools, systems, and outputs. This role demands a blend of creative understanding, technical expertise, and strong operational discipline. This role will report into the Global Creative Director.

You’ll love coming to work every day if you Get, Want, and have the Capacity to be accountable to the following:

•      LMA
•      Production Management
•      Vendor Management
•      Production Optimization
•      Quality Assurance/Control

You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to do the following things:

•      Lead, Manage and Hold (LMA) the Production team accountable.
•      Identify and address bottlenecks in the production process.
•      Help Implement and maintain digital asset management systems.
•      Lead the production of various creative assets, including photography, videography, graphic design, and digital content.
•      Develop and manage production timelines, budgets, and schedules.
•      Coordinate with internal teams (creative, account management) and external vendors (freelancers, printers, post-production houses).
•      Ensure all production deliverables meet quality standards and brand guidelines.
•      Manage digital asset libraries and ensure proper file organization.
•      Source and manage external vendors, including photographers, videographers, and post-production specialists.
•      Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure adherence to quality and budget requirements.
•      Build and maintain strong positive relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders.
•      Collaborate and assist the Global CD & ACD to ensure seamless integration of studio and production activities.
•      Provide technical guidance and support to production team members.
•      Foster and promote a positive and collaborative team environment.
•      Ensure all produced material adheres to brand guidelines and is of the highest quality.
•      Implement and maintain quality control procedures.

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll need to come to the table with the following skills and qualifications:  

•      Bachelor's degree in Photography, Videography, Film Production, Graphic Design or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•      10+ years of experience in a studio and production management role within an advertising or marketing agency.
•      Strong understanding of photography, videography, print and digital content production.
•      Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, project management).
•      Excellent organizational skills.
•      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•      Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.  
•      Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.  
•      Experience with studio equipment and maintenance.
•      Experience managing budgets.
•      Experience managing vendors.

All employees will receive benefits (health, dental, vision, life and disability through a cost-shared premium model), an automatic 3% RRSP contribution on an annual basis, Health Spending Account, Health and Cell Phone Reimbursements, and we can offer a hybrid working environment with a wonderful group of top talent individuals.

Culture is everything for us and so we do our best to hire according to alike values and mutual respects.

We are a TEAM and we are looking for like-minded individuals that are eager to contribute as such.