Lighting Shop Manager

Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to manage a team of technicians, ensure QC, and support live events with reliable equipment.

You will oversee testing and quality control of lighting fixtures, consoles, and power distribution, coordinate with Production Managers on on-site shortages, and work weekends as needed to keep multiple jobs on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in lighting and AV design, production, and implementation.
• Experience managing technicians (5+).
• Proficiency in lighting and power distribution equipment and gear troubleshooting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb and work in an active warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of warehouse technicians and ensure items are QC’d.
• Test and quality check lighting fixtures, consoles, power distribution and production materials.
• Coordinate with Production Managers on site to fix missing items and prep fixtures for jobs.
• Maintain focus on continuous improvement and assist other departments as needed.
• Multitask to support multiple events and weekends/odd hours.

Skills

Team Management

Inventory Quality Control

Lighting & Power Distribution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design or related field

Tools

ETC lighting equipment

Astera

Robe

AYRTON

High End

City Theatrical

RoadHog

Job description

Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc. was founded in 1990 with the mission to create the best lighting & audio visual environments on the market today. Our commitment to excellent design and top-quality execution remains what it was at the beginning. We take pride in producing the very best in event lighting & audio visual, from the intimate to the extraordinary.

About the Role

Responsible for managing a team of warehouse technicians, training when necessary and ensuring that all items checked by them are accurately prepped and QC’d.

Responsibilities

• Team Management
• Inventory Quality Control

Testing and quality control of lighting fixtures, consoles, power distribution and production materials. Making sure jobs are returned complete and any outstanding items are addressed with Production Managers on site to rectify any missing items. Keeping the lighting team focused on constant improvement of the department and being able to pivot and assist other departments during time sensitive tasks. The ability to multitask and work quickly and accurately is imperative to the operation as we often have multiple jobs to complete a day. Setting a good example for hard work and being proactive about solving problems. The candidate will also work with designers and production managers to pre-address fixtures needed for jobs. The candidate should expect to work weekends and occasionally odd hours to support events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design or a related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in lighting and audio visual design, production, and implementation
• Experience managing technicians of 5 or more
• Proficiency in lighting and power distribution (ETC, Astera, Robe, Ayrton, High End, City Theatrical, RoadHog, and more)
• Experience troubleshooting and quickly solving problems that arise with gear conflicts or malfunctioning gear
• Must be able to lift 50lb and work in an active warehouse.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with production managers and designers on their lighting needs
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines
• Experience in live events, theatre, or entertainment industry is a plus
• Passion for lighting, innovation, and a desire to learn and develop new skills

Required Skills

• Team Management
• Inventory Quality Control
• Proficiency in lighting and power distribution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in live events, theatre, or entertainment industry