Technical Paid Production Manager Empire Technical Fabrication Wayne, NJ US 09/02/2026

Playbill, Inc.; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/retirement savings programs

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

Empire Technical Fabrication is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of fabrication and scenic art projects for Broadway, Off-Broadway, tours, TV, and film. The role emphasizes initiative, learning, collaboration, and a strong work ethic.

Ideal candidates read technical drawings, navigate AutoCAD, and excel in MS Office 365. The position requires disciplined project leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and navigate AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, SharePoint, and the standard Microsoft Suite.
• Strong understanding of scenic construction and automation.
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve in a high-pressure environment with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team member.
• Willingness to work without sponsorship in the US.

Responsibilities

• Bidding/ portfolio management: pricing, prioritizing portfolio, tracking costs.
• Production management: coordinating resources between projects and interfacing with all departments.
• Project management: documentation, communications, quality control, schedule and scope management.
• Stock/ inventory management: tracking stock needs, costs, reporting.
• Purchasing management: procurement and budget tracking.
• Trucking/ logistics management: scheduling and documentation for trucking needs.
• Process management and administration tasks.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Empire Technical Fabrication is currently seeking a Production Manager to join our team. The Production Manager oversees the full lifecycle of all fabrication and scenic art projects, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, TV and Film, and other custom machinery and specialty fabrication. We welcome applicants at all experience and seniority levels and encourage anyone with an interest in this position to reach out. Production management is a people-focused discipline that relies heavily on soft skills, and we will evaluate candidates based on initiative, a willingness to learn, strong communication skills, ability to collaborate, and work ethic.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Bidding/ Portfolio Management: Includes preparing and submitting pricing, determining portfolio priorities, and tracking material and labor cost data
• Production Management: Includes coordinating resources between projects and interfacing with all departments
• Project Management: Includes documentation generation, internal and external communication, construction consultation, meeting management, quality control, and general schedule and scope management
• Stock/ Inventory Management: Includes tracking stock needs, material costs, and reporting
• Purchasing Management: Includes procurement and budget tracking
• Trucking/ Logistics Management: Includes scheduling, coordination, and document generation for all internal and external trucking needs
• Process Management and Administration Needs

Ideal Requirements:

• Ability to read technical drawings and navigate AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, SharePoint, and the standard Microsoft Suite
• Strong understanding of scenic construction and automation
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute, and problem solve in a high-pressure environment and work efficiently within given time constraints; highly organized
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Self-motivated; team oriented and highly collaborative work style
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future
• Interest in building and streamlining a project management team
• Strong analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented
• Acts as a business partner; sees the big picture and works through ambiguity and change
• Ability to be energetic, a critical thinker, skilled in driving process improvement
• Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment
• Effective use of communication and tact with stakeholders

Salary and Benefits:

• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Salary range: $65,000 to $95,000

DURATION

Oct 5, 2026 -

SALARY

$65,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

• NON-UNION

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