Industry: Lighting & Electrical Solutions
Role: Production Manager (Full-time, Remote)
Location: Argentina
Monthly Salary: $3,500 USD
Total Savings: 61% vs. U.S.-based hires
Background: Scaling Operations with Reliable Talent
Our client, a leading lighting solutions firm serving commercial and industrial projects, had previously attempted to hire for this same role elsewhere without much success.
They reached out to South, and in just 5 days, we delivered the perfect hire!
The goal: someone capable of managing project workflows, aligning deadlines, and leading their overseas production team based in the Philippines.
The Challenge: High-Cost, Critical Role
A U.S.-based Production Manager would cost around $9,000/month, making scaling operations expensive. The challenge was to find a highly skilled professional who could lead remote teams and manage complex projects without compromising quality, at a fraction of the cost in the U.S.
The Solution: Top LATAM Talent
South sourced, vetted, and presented candidates rapidly. The client hired Sofia, a Creative Project Manager with 5+ years of experience leading internal marketing, creative, and production projects.
Meet Sofia
- Background: Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, Advertising specialization.
- Expertise: Oversaw remote teams, coordinated deliverables, ensured on-time, high-quality execution; managed 200+ projects per year across Latin America.
- Technical Skills: Project management, workflow optimization, cross-functional team alignment.
- Soft Skills: Clear communicator, adaptable, independent, passionate about process improvement.
- Languages: English, Italian & Spanish.
The Impact: High-Quality Performance From Day One
- Oversaw and coordinated production timelines across multiple marketing campaigns.
- Served as the bridge between creative, marketing, and production functions.
- Continuously optimized workflows and communication channels.
Results: Efficiency and Savings
- Time to Hire: 5 days
- Cost Savings: Saved up to $5,500/month (61% vs. U.S. salaries)
- Operational Impact: Streamlined project management, faster delivery, smoother cross-team collaboration.
- Seamless Onboarding: South managed contracts, payroll, and compliance.
Why Hire with South?
By partnering with South, the client gained a highly skilled Production Manager delivering reliable results at 61% of the U.S. cost, without the hiring stress.
👉 Ready to strengthen your operations with top LATAM talent? Let’s talk!
