What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Skylight Intermediaries?
Company Description Skylight Intermediaries draws on more than thirty years of business consulting experience in audit, IT, and M&A to serve clients in the lower middle-market. The firm specializes in confidential business exit marketing and consulting, helping owners prepare and position their companies for sale. Its services focus on achieving optimal price and terms for business owners planning retirement or a transition to a new professional path. Applicants will join a team that emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and tailored solutions for each client’s exit strategy.
Role Description The Production Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Syracuse, NY, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of all production activities related to client engagement materials, marketing collateral, and transaction documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing production schedules, prioritizing projects, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines. The Production Manager will collaborate closely with consultants, marketing, and operations to streamline workflows, allocate resources, and maintain consistent branding across all outputs. The role also involves monitoring process efficiency, implementing improvements, and maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders about project status and risks.
Qualifications
- Ability to manage production workflows, schedules, and resources to deliver high-quality client-facing materials on time.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with common productivity and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, project tracking software).
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and consistency in documentation.
- Background in business services, consulting, financial services, or related fields is highly beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment, maintaining productivity and collaboration both on-site and remotely.