Director of Technical Production

2 days ago

New York, United States WIZARD STUDIOS NORTH INC. Full time
JOB TITLE: Director of Production
CHIEF OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITIONThe Director of Production leads the Production team by showing initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions to manage the team's workflow, schedule, and quality. The Director of Production is a member of the Leadership Team, and acts as the primary communication link between the Production team and the Sales team; the Production team and the Operations team; and the Production team and the Finance team. The job environment is flexible, constantly changing, and provides recognition and rewards for the achievement of business results.
Reports to: CEO
Reporting Responsibility: Leadership Team
Job Characteristics:
  • Sense of urgency for goal achievement, simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-focused idea generation
  • Innovative and creative problem-solving
  • Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results
  • Engage the commitment of others
  • Action-oriented and somewhat collaborative decision-making
  • Quick decision-making in response to changing conditions
  • Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influencer, stimulates others to action
  • Collaboration focused on results
  • Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise, knowledge of systems
  • Direct leadership to ensure business results are achieved
  • Delegation of details as necessary, with follow-up on timeliness and quality
  • Accountability for results

General Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Production Department ensuring Company goals and departmental initiatives are achieved.
  • Assign projects to the Project Managers and Production Staff.
  • Track departmental KPI’s.
  • Review client-facing and internal contracts for accuracy and profitability.
  • Coordinate event production with the Operations team.
  • Oversee staffing for projects.
  • Oversee inventory optimization, purchasing, and sub-rentals for projects.

Budgetary:
  • Budgeting for the Production Department.
  • Profit & Loss of all projects passing through the Production Department.
  • Track actual expenses to budgeted expenses within the Production Department.
  • Control Event-related expenditures to maximize profit within each event without compromising quality.

Management:
  • Work with the production team to manage production workflow, schedule, and quality.
  • Monitor production activities and adjust the schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Develop process improvements to optimize production speed and quality.
  • Decision-making is focused on implementing practical, timely solutions. The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities.
  • Enforce production and quality standards.
  • Motivate team members to deliver exceptional work and exceed expectations.
  • Organize job training for team members to achieve business objectives.
  • Maintain all production-related documentation (SOPs).
  • Ensure that the final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Foment an inclusive culture within your department to promote teamwork, friendly competition, and the delivery of consistent service excellence to our customers.
  • Hold daily check-ins & weekly round-up meetings with staff to disseminate pertinent information and solicit feedback.
  • Coordinate staffing within Operations & Production Departments with an emphasis on budget control & service excellence.
  • A leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and enthusiastically engages others is important.
  • The emphasis is on results and effective systems that achieve results through and with people, rather than on the details of implementation.
  • Work to ensure Wizard Studios delivers a level of service excellence that consistently exceeds our customers’ expectations, as evidenced by unsolicited customer testimonials and repeat business.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5 + years of experience in the event industry.
  • 3 + years of experience managing a team.
  • Possess an undying will to please others.
  • A tireless work ethic.
  • The ability to manage many tasks with high attention to detail.
  • The ability to work on strict deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
  • A strategic thinker with a tactical approach to execution.

We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Medical Reimbursement Plans
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan with employer match
  • Free Retirement Planning Consulting
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability Income Protection Benefits
  • Life Insurance for Teammate and Family
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Recognition & Reward Program
  • Perks Discount Programs
  • Wellness Programs

Wizard Studios is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. Please visit this link for more information.

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