Senior Production Manager
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Job Title: Senior Production Manager
Division/Department: Rail Events Inc./Production
Reports To: Director of Production
Type of position: Exempt/Salary
Employee Classification: Regular
Compensation: $75,000-$90,000
Location: Durango, CO
Regular classified employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan with a portion of the premiums paid for by American Heritage Railways. Employer-funded HSA (for qualified employees), company-funded Life AD&D insurance and Voluntary Life (premiums paid for by the employee), generous PTO plan, 401K plan with company-match, company provided Employee Assistance Program.
Job Summary: The Senior Production Manager will work under the guidance of the Director of Production and be responsible for overseeing and managing the Production Management staff and all aspects of Rail Events projects and events, including but not limited to lighting, sound, scenery, props, wardrobe, cast, crew, food service, ticketing, and communication with both train operations, and other third party contractors. They will hold a leadership role for all production staff within the REI/REP seasons as well as special projects throughout the year including things like Event Enhancement Camp, special PR appearances, television appearances, and special performances of events tailored to specific needs groups, etc. They will also play a role in the development of new events and assist in delegating to the production team at large. They will be responsible for assisting in the creation and management of production budgets including overseeing expenses related to each project.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Production Manager
Division/Department: Rail Events Inc./Production
Reports To: Director of Production
Type of position: Exempt/Salary
Employee Classification: Regular
Compensation: $75,000-$90,000
Location: Durango, CO
Regular classified employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan with a portion of the premiums paid for by American Heritage Railways. Employer-funded HSA (for qualified employees), company-funded Life AD&D insurance and Voluntary Life (premiums paid for by the employee), generous PTO plan, 401K plan with company-match, company provided Employee Assistance Program.
Job Summary: The Senior Production Manager will work under the guidance of the Director of Production and be responsible for overseeing and managing the Production Management staff and all aspects of Rail Events projects and events, including but not limited to lighting, sound, scenery, props, wardrobe, cast, crew, food service, ticketing, and communication with both train operations, and other third party contractors. They will hold a leadership role for all production staff within the REI/REP seasons as well as special projects throughout the year including things like Event Enhancement Camp, special PR appearances, television appearances, and special performances of events tailored to specific needs groups, etc. They will also play a role in the development of new events and assist in delegating to the production team at large. They will be responsible for assisting in the creation and management of production budgets including overseeing expenses related to each project.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead Production Management teams in the development of all REI and REP events
- Work closely with employees and contractors of REI and REP in event planning and design to ensure the company standards for development contribution
- Participate on-site as needed with contractors and clients in the set up and oversight of event coordination
- Works with all employee and contract designers in the creation and updating of design elements for events
- On events managed by Rail Events, work with the Director of Production to lead and oversee other REP Production Managers during preproduction, and take responsibility of day-to-day operations of assigned events in cooperation with other managers
- Manage all onsite staff and operations during the event run as well as load in and load out
- Oversee food service employees and contractors and see that the quality and schedule are maintained
- Works closely with the production staff during the entirety of the preproduction process
- Assist in sourcing alternative staff for oversight of multiple events
- Become familiar with railroad safety rules and oversee the event staff’s adherence to safety
- Works with the entire REI team on logistics of event materials shipping around the country
- Works with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience leading multiple teams simultaneously on multiple event projects
- Experience with technical departments including lighting, sound, video, scenery, and wardrobe
- Ability to work alongside, leading and managing other managers
- Experience and ability problem solving and leading a large team in a live show setting
- Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to details as well as excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, and solve practical problems and resolve issues
- Practical general experience in all of the departments to be overseen
- Experience with budget creation and management of spending
- Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
- Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects and assembling stage sets
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
- Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns
- Time spent in an office setting
- Significant time spent traveling to various locations across the US, Canada, and Europe including extensive holiday travel