Field Production Manager

SummaryThe Field Production Manager is responsible for bringing best-in-class Chobani and La Colombe consumer activations to life across the United States. This hands-on role leads the planning, logistics, transportation, warehousing, setup, execution, and breakdown of consumer sampling programs and brand experiences.Working across Consumer Activation, Field Operations, Brand, Sales, warehouse partners, vendors, and field teams, this role owns the operational lifecycle of assigned activations-from initial planning through onsite execution, asset return, inventory reconciliation, and post-event reporting.The ideal candidate is an experienced production leader who can anticipate operational needs, and solve problems in fast-paced field environments. This position requires extensive travel, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.ResponsibilitiesEvent Production and Execution * Lead the onsite execution of sampling programs, mobile tours, retail activations, and national events. * Develop production plans, schedules, site maps, equipment lists, packing lists, and readiness checklists. * Assess venue requirements, including access, storage, refrigeration, power, parking, security, and consumer flow. * Oversee load-in, setup, event operations, breakdown, and load-out to ensure premium brand execution. * Serve as the primary onsite production lead, resolving issues related to safety, timing, budget, product quality, and consumer experience.Logistics, Product, and Inventory Management * Coordinate the movement of product, vehicles, equipment, and branded assets between warehouses, markets, and events. * Manage carriers, drivers, delivery schedules, shipment tracking, refrigerated transportation, and venue requirements. * Maintain cold-chain integrity and oversee product handling, storage, replenishment, rotation, and disposition. * Reconcile product, equipment, supplies, shrink, and waste following each activation.Warehouse and Asset Management * Partner with the field teams to receive, store, stage, deploy, and return activation materials. * Maintain accurate inventory and asset records, including location, condition, assignment, and maintenance needs. * Standardize packing, labeling, storage, check-in/check-out, and event-kit processes. * Conduct quality-control inspections to confirm assets are clean, functional, properly branded, and deployment-ready. * Coordinate cleaning, repairs, preventive maintenance, rewrapping, replacement, and redeployment of field assets.The Field Production Manager is not expected to serve as a mechanic or licensed electrician but should have sufficient technical knowledge to inspect equipment, identify common issues, coordinate repairs, and determine whether an asset can be operated safely.Budget and Vendor Management * Work with their manager to develop and manage budgets across production, transportation, warehousing, equipment, labor, and travel. * Review estimates, negotiate rates, track purchase orders and invoices, and reconcile actual expenses. * Identify cost efficiencies through improved routing, inventory controls, asset utilization, and standardized processes. * Develop clear vendor scopes covering deliverables, schedules, staffing, equipment, responsibilities, and costs. * Manage vendors and partners against established expectations for quality, safety, service, timing, and budget.Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management * Ensure compliance with applicable food-safety, transportation, venue, health, and company requirements. * Inspect vehicles, refrigeration units, power equipment, and production assets before deployment. * Identify and address risks related to weather, loading, equipment operation, electrical systems, public access, and consumer flow. * Maintain required permits, temperature logs, inspection records, incident reports, and safety documentation. * Develop