Production and Packaging Manager

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. Creative Operations | EMEA Creative Studio We are looking for a Production and Packaging Manager with experience of working in a busy creative studio or agency. Working across the full marketing mix you will have managed multiple projects across digital, print and/or packaging. This is a fast-paced role working within the Creative Op's Management team. We are looking to bring in someone with a real self-starter mentality, who is ready to hit the ground running and take ownership of their projects from day one. This role supports the Packaging Account Director and some Tier 2 work, in managing the end-to-end delivery of projects running through our external partner WAA. The Production and Packaging Manager will work closely with Category Marketing and Product Development teams as the primary day-to-day stakeholders, though project scope is not limited exclusively to these functions. This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. The Production and Packaging Manager will develop relationships and build a rapport with the Category Marketing and Product Development teams, as well as the wider IMC function, to gain a strong understanding of project requirements and product priorities across categories. The Production and Packaging Manager will take full ownership of all delegated projects and manage the following: Project Planning & Scheduling Primary point of contact for initial briefing response across WAA-routed projects. Develop and maintain project timelines in Wrike, ensuring all key milestones are met across Category Marketing and Product Development workstreams. Allocate resources efficiently, balancing workloads and ensuring key stakeholders are kept up to date through the critical path of each project. Proactively identify bottlenecks and adjust schedules accordingly, flagging risks before they impact delivery. Workflow & Process Management Ensure proper briefing procedures and documentation are followed on all projects. Liaise between internal team partners and WAA to keep projects running smoothly and on track. Help to manage end-to-end project delivery, from brief intake through to final sign-off and asset handover. Act as Brand Guardian at all times, ensuring outputs meet SharkNinja standards. Resource Management Support the AD in managing team capacity and flagging where additional resource or support may be needed. Work closely with department leads to ensure the right people are assigned to the right projects at the right time. WAA Partner Management Serve as the day-to-day operational contact for WAA, managing project briefs, timelines, feedback, and delivery milestones. Support project hand-off to WAA, ensuring briefs are complete and all assets and context are provided before work commences. Coordinate project amends and updates during the production life cycle, tracking revisions in Wrike. Help develop and maint…