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Production Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kuwait City - Kuwait
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 August 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Makaseb is hiring a Production Manager to be the backbone of our production process ensuring every project is on time on budget and on point. Youll work closely with directors producers and creatives to bring ideas to life across commercial and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage detailed production schedules to ensure all project timelines and shoot deadlines are met.
- Lead location scouting across Kuwait overseeing permit acquisition and coordinating all on-site logistics.
- Oversee sourcing and rental of all production equipment including camera lighting grip and sound gear.
- Manage end-to-end production logistics including crew transportation catering setup on-set coordination and preparation of call sheets.
- Handle talent sourcing and coordination including casting models actors extras and freelance crew members.
- Supervise on-set operations to ensure seamless collaboration between all departments (camera art styling lighting etc.).
- Monitor production budgets and expenses ensuring cost-efficient execution without compromising quality.
- Act as the main liaison between the creative team post-production and clients to maintain clear communication and alignment.
- Build and maintain a strong network of vendors freelancers and location partners across Kuwait.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operational flow and provide effective problem-solving during high-pressure situations.
Requirements:
- 3:5 years of experience in production management within commercials branded content or film.
- Bachelors degree in Film Production Media Business or a related field is a Plus.
- Hands-on experience in location scouting casting and logistics coordination.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end production workflows (pre-production shooting and post-production).
- Familiarity with the Kuwaiti production landscape including vendors equipment houses and local authorities.
- Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills.
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Fluency in Arabic and English both written and spoken.
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Proactive solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary performance bonus.
- Creative fast-paced work environment with top regional brands.
- Career Path.
- Learning & Development.
- Health & Social Insurance.
Working Conditions:
- Working days: 5 days (From Sunday to Thursday)
- Working Hours: 8 hours (From 9:00am to 5:00pm)
- Job Type: On-site
Location: Kuwait City Kuwait
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
