Tradeshow Production Manager

Production Manager – Trade Show Exhibits & Events

Company: Gloval Displays

Location: South Florida

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years in the trade show and exhibit production industr.
• 5+ years of AutoCAD expertise

About Gloval Displays

Gloval Displays is a South Florida-based exhibit manufacturer specializing in custom trade show exhibits, corporate event activations, and retail displays. We provide turnkey solutions, managing projects from design and fabrication through logistics, installation, and dismantling.

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our growing team and help take our company to the next level.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in trade show exhibit production, with a strong background in managing production teams, coordinating multiple projects, and ensuring that every project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This individual must understand the fast-paced nature of the trade show and events industry and be comfortable managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee daily production operations, from approved drawings and specifications through fabrication and final quality control.
• Team Leadership: Manage, organize, and motivate the production team, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Project Scheduling: Develop production schedules and prioritize jobs based on event dates, installation deadlines, and shipping requirements.
• Trade Show Fabrication: Oversee the fabrication of custom exhibits, hard-set booths, display structures, custom furniture, retail displays, and event elements.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Work closely with design, sales, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Materials & Inventory: Coordinate materials, equipment, and resources to minimize waste, avoid delays, and control production costs.
• Quality Control: Ensure all projects meet approved drawings, specifications, branding requirements, and company quality standards.
• Problem-Solving: Identify production challenges early and implement practical solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Installation Readiness: Ensure all components, graphics, hardware, and materials are properly prepared, labeled, packed, and ready for shipment or installation.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production facility.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in trade show exhibit production or exhibit manufacturing .
• 5+ years of AutoCAD expertise
• Proven experience managing and supervising a production team.
• Strong understanding of custom exhibit fabrication, materials, finishes, and production methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, layouts, and fabrication specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of trade show installation and dismantling processes is highly desirable.

What We’re Looking For

We need a hands-on leader who understands the trade show industry from the production floor up. The right candidate will own the entire production process is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to lead a team while maintaining high standards of workmanship and accountability. They will strategize with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence. They will also run quality assessment to ensure customer satisfaction.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of production, improve workflows, anticipate challenges, and help our company continue to grow.

How to Apply

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion for the trade show and exhibit manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief overview of your experience managing production teams and delivering custom trade show exhibits.

Join Gloval Displays and help us build something great!

Pay: $54,600.00 - $65,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person