Associate Director, Production (Hornsby)

**Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale.**Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.**

As Wasserman Live expands in Australia, we are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Production & Logistics Manager to lead the seamless execution of production and logistics deliverables across our growing portfolio of sporting and major event experiences.

This role will oversee end-to-end production and supplier management, coordinate logistics movements, and ensure high-quality delivery of branding, signage, fabrication, and hospitality fit-out solutions.

**KEY OBJECTIVES**
- Ensure flawless, on-time, and on-budget delivery of all production and logistics elements
- Source and implement high-quality, cost-effective production solutions that maximise margin and exceed client expectations
- Keep Wasserman Live at the forefront of innovation in branding, signage, fabrication, activations, and event environments
- Manage and maintain inventory, warehouse assets, and in-house printing re-sources
- Build and sustain solid supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, excellent service, and quality execution

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Asset & Inventory Management
- Oversee the full lifecycle of event assets and signage inventory (storage, maintenance, quality control, and stock rotation)
- Identify investment opportunities in new assets that add client value and create new revenue

Supplier Management & Production Execution
- Lead supplier relationships from quoting and confirmation through to on-site de-livery
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet creative, budgetary, and scheduling requirements

Logistics Coordination
- Manage logistics bookings and execution across live projects
- Ensure safe, efficient, and timely transport, bump-in/out, and handling of materials and equipment

Production Innovation & Market Awareness
- Stay up to date with local and global trends in fabrication, sustainability, and pro-duction techniques

Pre-Production & Planning
- Translate creative concepts into feasible and costed production plans
- Provide logístical and technical foresight in the planning phase

On-Site Oversight & Execution
- Manage on-site logistics, crew scheduling, WHS protocols, and install/de-rig timelines
- Travel as required to support key events and builds

Cost Management
- Develop and track detailed production budgets
- Identify cost-saving measures and opportunities to drive margin improvement

Sustainability & ESG Practices
- Promote sustainable sourcing, reuse and recycling of assets, and responsible production practices

**KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES**
- Exceptional prioritisation, time management, and multi-project coordination
- Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills
- Technical knowledge of materials, printing, and fabrication processes
- Experience in production facilities or print shops highly advantageous
- Hands-on technical skills including operation of in-house print equipment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive, solutions-oriented team player and leader
- Familiarity with WHS, risk assessments, and site compliance

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE**
- 5+ years in a production or logistics role within events, sport, entertainment, or experiential marketing
- Experience managing event builds and fit-outs (e.g., signage, hospitality areas, custom structures)
- Comfortable managing temporary and permanent infrastructure
- Exposure to sponsorship and brand activations with tier-one clients
- Forklift license or construction/event certifications (e.g., White Card) preferred
- Practical experience in print production, fabrication, and equipment operation a strong advantage
- Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmrgn