Production Manager
- Lead and manage exhibition stand projects from concept to installation.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Oversee multiple projects and ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Take the Lead on Standout Exhibition Projects
An established Sydney exhibition project management business is looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join its close-knit team.
Working with global and market-leading brands, you'll manage exhibition stand projects from approved concept through to installation and client handover.
This is a senior, hands-on opportunity for someone who understands the exhibition industry, has strong supplier relationships and can confidently manage multiple projects at once.
The Role
Managing approximately 10-20 projects at different stages, you will:
- Prepare quotes, budgets and production schedules
- Source and coordinate builders, AV, furniture, graphics, signage, rigging and other suppliers
- Manage purchase orders, artwork specifications and production documentation
- Keep projects on time, on budget and moving smoothly
- Oversee interstate installations, trades and onsite delivery
- Manage client handovers to a high standard
- Troubleshoot production issues and improve systems and processes
- Support and mentor other team members as required
About You
You'll bring:
- At least two years' production or project management experience within the exhibitions industry
- An established network of exhibition suppliers, contractors, venues and organisers
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Strong estimating, quoting, budgeting and supplier-management skills
- Knowledge of exhibition builds, large-format graphics, artwork specifications and AV
- Confidence managing trades and suppliers onsite
- Strong Microsoft Office and administration skills
- A calm, organised and solutions-focused approach
Previous leadership or mentoring experience will be highly regarded. You'll also be someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly and enjoys working in a collaborative, hands-on small-business environment.
What's on Offer
- A senior role with genuine scope to move into broader production leadership
- High-profile exhibition projects for global brands
- A collaborative team where your contribution will be visible and valued
- The opportunity to use your industry relationships and influence how projects are delivered
- An extended office closure over Christmas and New Year
The role is based in Balmain from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Interstate travel and weekend work are required during event periods, with time off in lieu provided.
If you know the exhibition industry, thrive on managing the detail and can take a project confidently from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.
At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.
We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email adjustments@horner.com.au if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.
Consultant
jill.vanderross@horner.com.au
Reference number: 200049555
Profession:Events & ExhibitionsManagement
Company: Horner Recruitment
Date posted: 20th Sep, 2026
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