Production Manager

ASM, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Production Manager who will supervise the daily activities required to run, maintain, and service

the facility and/or the events towards ensuring the production needs are met for the venue, client and

patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise labor calls for local IATSE, along with any additional contracted labor force for production

• Assist in developing and executing a plan to fulfill riders, advances, labor calls, and equipment for events

• Facilitate scheduling, training, and evaluation of part-time production employees

• Produce events while maintaining a high degree of public safety in line with all life safety codes

• Ensure set up is completed as required with the proper equipment provided

• Work with all departments as needed to maintain technical and event-related equipment in the venue

• Administer follow-up inspections to ensure work is complete and provide evaluation reports

• Provide quality service and execution through daily operations and event production

• Facilitate venue readiness during conversions, load-in, show, load-out, and meeting room services

• Participate in securing the venue during daily operations, event days, emergency operations and venue closures

• Maintain records for events assigned and verify internal consistency of associated documents

• Supervise the building employees and local IATSE part-time employees during conversions, show calls

and daily operations with the ability to supervise large groups and/or a large number of small groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of industry terminology, NFPA life safety codes, general and local    IATSE
• policies and procedures, facility capabilities, operational procedures, OSHA guidelines, event
• coordination and production/technical-related services

       Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of theatrical rigging, stage building, carpentry,

• telephone and internet support, show power, electrical work and exhibition show sets, banquet sets, and meeting room functions
• Ability to work with limited supervision, prioritize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously while
• exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ability to train and direct employees to plan and assign work in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to operate sound, lighting, audio-visual and other industry-related equipment

Education and/or Experience        

A High school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s Degree from a technical college with a management, theatre, or technical production emphasis is preferred. Four years of hands-on, professional event production experience in the industry for arena, theatre, stadium, and or convention center; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand and be capable of ensuring that all laws, building codes, ordinances, policies, procedures,
• risk management and emergency procedures are followed
• Exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills Maintain a professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic       
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedules to produce accurate results and meet

 deadlines

• Foster working relationships with partners, clients, employees, exhibitors, and patrons during

 employment

• Detail oriented

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Walk/stand extensively, kneel, climb to high walkways, balance, and maneuver throughout the venue

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Work inside and outside the building is required, may have some exposure to adverse conditions

• Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio

• Work flexible hours, including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Windows, MS Office, CAD and

Adobe.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state or national authorities for the

operation of the equipment found at the facility, in particular rigging, carpentry, stage production,

electrical, forklift etc.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans to apply; VEVRAA Federal Contractor.