AUDIO DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Solotech; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solotech Nashville is seeking an Audio Manager to lead the live productions audio team and support cross-site operations. You will oversee daily department activities, equipment scheduling, and inventory controls to ensure high-quality sound reinforcement for events in our Nashville office.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coach staff while aligning with company standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the live events industry.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of the audio industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily activities of the department and prioritize technicians’ tasks.
• Manage and coach the warehouse audio team in daily equipment management.
• Ensure equipment repair, inspection, prep, and maintenance resources.
• Oversee inventory management and tracking of missing/damaged gear.
• Coordinate return, transfer, and shipping of sub-rented equipment.
• Coach and train reports on department policies and procedures.
• Monitor quality of work to meet Solotech standards.
• Identify and mitigate health and safety risks.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Business Administration

Tools

R2 inventory software

Office 365

Job description

POSITION PROFILE

Position Title: Audio Manager

Exemption Status: Exempt

EEO-1 Classification: First/mid-level officials and managers

Immediate Supervisor: Senior Operations Manager

Division: Live Productions

Location: Nashville

ABOUT US

The Solotech team is comprised of more than 2,000 people passionate about audiovisual and entertainment technology, driven by the same ambition: to deliver spectacular experiences worldwide. As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, Solotech offers competitive benefits, a collaborative and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities in nearly 20 locations across America, Canada, Europe and Asia. If you want to be part of a unique story that has been shining for over 45 years, we invite you to join us!

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Audio Manager will be responsible for the live productions audio team in the Nashville office. They will also have to ensure that their department assists all employees of the Nashville operations and other offices, if necessary, in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. This role will manage the performance indicators and support the development of their team members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and organize the daily activities of the department and prioritize technicians’ tasks.


• Manage, support and coach the warehouse audio team in their daily management of equipment.


• Ensure the technical resources management; pieces and necessary material in order to repair, inspect, prepare and maintain the equipment.


• Ensure the optimal inventory management, follow-up on missing and damaged equipment.


• Follow up on the return of all sub-rented equipment.


• Ensure complex orders and transfer orders are filled, prepped, and containerized for proper shipping and manifest completion.


• Ensure complex orders and transfer orders are returned, QC’d and properly stored within specified time window.


• Coordinate the scheduling and maintenance of equipment.


• Coaching and training direct reports on policies and procedures of the department and company.


• Monitor the quality of work executed according to Solotech’s standards


• Identify and eliminate the potential risks related to health and security

REQUIREMENTS OF THE OF THE POSITION

Education

Degree in fine arts or business administration is encouraged, but not mandatory

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the live events industry


• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience

Requirements

• Excellent leadership skills


• Ability to manage a team


• Ability to update and implement processes and procedures


• Strategic vision


• Good communication skills


• Availability in the evenings and on weekends


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change


• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously


• Ability to analyze and solve problems


• Excellent sense of priorities and schedule management


• Highly developed sense of organization

Knowledge

• Advanced technical knowledge the audio industry


• Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)


• Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements

This is not an all-inclusive list but is intended to give an overview of the requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, stand, speak, and hear


• Continually: Type, write, and read


• Occasionally: Carry, and lift up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

• Majority of time will be spent in a warehouse setting


• Occasional time will be spent in an office setting


• The environment is often fast paced