Production Manager

ASM Global; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Production Manager to lead on-site technical stage operations at Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock, TX. You will manage electrics, audio, fly, crewing, logistics, and preventive maintenance for licensees of the facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a 4-year theater degree with technical emphasis, have 3+ years in a performing arts center/theater, and demonstrate strong leadership, budget and safety skills to guide a team of stage personnel during all productions.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Theater with technical emphasis or equivalent.
• 3-year minimum experience in a performing arts center/theater.
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and stage management.
• OSHA and safety regulations knowledge.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with licensee all pre-performance technical requirements.
• Oversee load-ins, set ups, show runs and strikes for all shows.
• Coordinate backstage logistics with local Stage Employees Union rep.
• Prepare event information with the event manager.
• Coordinate front of house details for events.
• Prepare the event estimate and update client files.
• Process stage employee union payroll.
• Manage vendor charges and reconcile statements.
• Supervise a preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Recommend capital purchases to Facility Director.
• Ensure training and safety of stage staff per policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Staff training

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Education

4-year degree in Theater with technical emphasis or equivalent

3-year minimum experience in a performing arts center/theater

Job description

POSITION: Production Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: General Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt, Full-Time

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all technical stage aspects which include, but are not limited to, electrics, audio, fly, crewing, logistics and preventive maintenance for all stage systems, personnel and equipment for licensees of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with licensee all pre-performance technical requirements.

• Oversee load-ins, set ups, show runs and strikes for all shows to include civic events, Broadway shows, symphony performances and national concert tours.

• Coordinate all backstage logistics for shows with local Stage Employees Union business representative.

• Prepare and coordinate with the event manager all “back of house” event information.

• Coordinate “front of house” details for specified events

• Prepare the event estimate and update the client and event file with changes in the estimate.

• Prepare and process stage employee union payroll.

• Process production vendor charges through purchasing system, steward vendor relationships and payment of charges via credit card or check, work with Administrative Assistance to reconcile credit card statements monthly.

• Supervise a preventative maintenance program for all light, sound, and backstage equipment.

• Recommend capital purchases or improvements to Facility Director

• Provide for the training, safe working conditions and welfare of stage employees in accordance with Legends Global policies, union guidelines and applicable EEO and OSHA regulations.

• Serve as Event Manager on Duty as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Managers, Assistants or Coordinators in the Production Department. The Production Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 4-year degree in Theater with technical emphasis or professional equivalence.
• 3-year minimum experience working in a performing arts center/theater.
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and stage management.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, state and other work environment and safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of fire and public safety issues.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills necessary for planning and directing coverage at events.
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Must have the ability to train, plan, assign, and direct work and motivate union stage personnel and front-of-house personnel.
• Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Must be able to prepare, analyze and operate within Department Budget
• Must have good computer skills.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site - Buddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, Texas

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.