Travel-Driven Live Event Production Manager

Greenawalt Hospitality; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Uber/Lyft SafeRide Program

Additional company benefits

Job summary

The Production Manager helps oversee the preparation and execution of live events across multiple Greenawalt Hospitality divisions. This is a hands‑on operations role that combines event production, logistics, team leadership, and problem‑solving in constantly changing environments.

Production Managers are relied upon to keep deployments organized and moving forward, coordinating crews, equipment, transportation, schedules, and event requirements while responding to issues as they arise and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework or a degree in Hospitality, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in event production, hospitality, logistics, operations, construction, or project coordination.
• Experience supervising employees or crews.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements.
• Physical ability to load, unload, carry, reposition equipment.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving abilities.
• Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, overnight travel and variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Help manage event setup, daily operations, and breakdown of live events and hospitality installations.
• Coordinate event-specific schedules, logistics, and deployment requirements.
• Work alongside event managers and leadership to deliver successful event operations.
• Confirm personnel, equipment, and operational requirements are ready before each event.
• Monitor event activities and respond quickly to changing operational needs.
• Organize movement, transportation, setup, and return of event equipment.
• Prepare trucks, trailers, vehicles, and production equipment for deployments.
• Track equipment, supplies, inventory, and other assets.
• Anticipate transportation and logistical issues and find practical solutions.
• Ensure equipment and resources arrive where needed and when required.
• Direct production crews and hourly personnel during deployments.
• Train, coach, and assist new employees; promote teamwork and accountability.
• Set a professional, customer-service oriented example for the team.
• Provide hands-on support with hospitality, food/beverage operations, and infrastructure.
• Operate company vehicles when authorized and keep spaces organized.
• Step into different functions as needed and assist divisions during peak periods.
• Follow safety procedures, inspect equipment, and maintain records accurately.

Skills

Event production

Hospitality operations

Logistics coordination

People supervision

Organization skills

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Hospitality/Business/Operations/Logistics

Job description

The Production Manager helps oversee the preparation and execution of live events across multiple Greenawalt Hospitality divisions. This is a hands‑on operations role that combines event production, logistics, team leadership, and problem‑solving in constantly changing environments.

Production Managers are relied upon to keep deployments organized and moving forward, coordinating crews, equipment, transportation, schedules, and event requirements while responding to issues as they arise and