A well established scenic fabrication and automation studio serving the live entertainment industry is seeking a Production Manager to join its production leadership team.

The Production Manager reports to the Director of Production and is responsible for managing projects during the production phase, with a strong focus on technical design, fabrication, and logistics. This role also oversees auxiliary departments including CNC routing and rentals and rigging.

Role Responsibilities

Manage multiple productions through the shop, overseeing technical design milestones and fabrication to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget

Identify, communicate, and schedule resource needs for individual projects

Develop and maintain fabrication calendars to clearly communicate milestones

Coordinate with engineering teams to translate drawings into shop floor execution

Lead and manage multiple departments comprised of both union and non union labor

Monitor and uphold quality control standards

Plan and allocate physical shop space for both short term and long term needs in coordination with all departments

Coordinate load out schedules, balancing client requirements with trucking and warehouse resources

Lead improvements to CNC routing operations and support training and development within that department

Oversee rentals and rigging operations including chain motor packages and rigging installations from a production management perspective

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in commercial theatre or the live entertainment industry, including supervisory experience and or advanced degree

Experience working with union labor agreements related to stagehand and scenic art work

Ability to read technical drawings and work comfortably with AutoCAD

Proficiency with standard office and collaboration software

Strong understanding of scenic construction and automation systems

Familiarity with trucking and logistics coordination

Proven ability to prioritize, execute, and problem solve in high pressure environments while meeting tight deadlines

Clear and effective communicator

Self motivated, collaborative, and team oriented working style

Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives

Familiarity with automated tooling including CNC routers, lathes, and mills