Production Manager

Production Manager – PAW Patrol Live Tour

Operation Support

Touring Position - this position requires 100% travel

Summary

Part of a touring unit management team, the Production Manager provides leadership, supervision, management oversight and coordination of all technical and production departments as well as responsibility for unit movement logistics, venue advances and all other tour-based operations areas and needs. Works on a day-to-day basis to maintain the integrity, consistency and safety of the production elements, crew, public and local staffing labor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct supervisor for all technical and operational departments including but not limited to Props, Carpentry, Audio, Video Lighting, Trucking.
• Primary point of contact in preparation and distribution of operations and production planning for each city within a touring season.
• Prepare and circulate engagement advance documentation by providing schedules and labor needs for unit movement, load-in, public shows, and load-out.
• In conjunction with Company Manager, acts as point of contact for each venue during advance planning, load-in, engagement run and load-out.
• Oversees load-in and load-out by ensuring trucks are docked and ready for unload; all departments understand the schedule and plan for loading the show in and out of venues; floor plans disseminated, and changes communicated to department heads; local labor organized and serves as direct point of contact for Stewards when applicable.
• Making self-available for troubleshooting, decision making and oversight that crews are working to set goals and timelines; final walk through and sign off of production and technical elements prior to first show.
• Ensure all equipment is in ready to tour condition. Communicate any reoccurring issues with Corporate Operations department and Technical Production Services.
• Works closely with the Corporate Operations Department on weekly plans for trucking and show movement from city to city.
• Submits weekly Operations reports, invoices, estimates and other reports as required.
• In collaboration with the Company Manager responsible for reconciling weekly engagement expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain open channels of communication between technical departments, unit management and corporate office by providing feedback and presenting solutions to issues that will support the company's overall business model and objectives.
• Responsible for the training, management and development of all crew with a focus on retention and developing succession plans for each department.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation and continued monitoring of touring unit compliance for all risk control and safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to carry out assignments thoroughly and accurately with an attention to detail and quality control.
• Accepts and performs all other assigned duties and projects by immediate supervisors.
• Responsible for the professional standards or conduct, appearance and workmanship of personnel in the respective jobs.
• Responsible for mediation of interdepartmental work-related disputes and cohesion.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with the collaboration of the management team, recognizing when assistance is required.

Ability to achieve goals by using skills to maximize the motivation and collaboration of co-workers.

Ability to anticipate what needs to be done and to act in advance. Development of new work tasks and application of Innovative methods and skills.

Strong communication skills to effectively deliver directions, assignments, conduct training sessions and establish expectations on performance to direct reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires education generally equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent education or experience
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• Minimum +5 years in the Entertainment Industry in an Operations and/or Management field with a background or understanding for the touring entertainment industry.
• Minimum of 2 years touring experience in the Entertainment Industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, blue prints, safety manuals and budgets as well as write financial reports and proposals proficiently.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions delivered in a variety of forms.
• Possess exceptional communication, organization and leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and can work independently on a multitude of tasks simultaneously

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 the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:

The employee is occasionally required to walk

Use foot/feet to operate machine.

Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Reach above shoulders and move from place to place.

Will regularly stand, sit and talk, and listen.

Will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving inventory from storage and moving parts in and out of work area.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a production environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is loud.

The work environment can have dust present at times.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.