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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · 1 month ago

Production Manager - PAW Patrol Live! Tour

En tournée | On tour

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a renowned entertainment company, and they are seeking a Production Manager for the PAW Patrol Live! Tour. The Production Manager will provide leadership and oversight for all technical and production departments, ensuring the integrity and safety of production elements while managing logistics and operations for the touring unit.

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Responsibilities

Direct supervisor for all technical and operational departments including but not limited to Props, Carpentry, Audio, Video Lighting, Trucking

Primary point of contact in preparation and distribution of operations and production planning for each city within a touring season

Prepare and circulate engagement advance documentation by providing schedules and labor needs for unit movement, load-in, public shows, and load-out

In conjunction with Company Manager, acts as point of contact for each venue during advance planning, load-in, engagement run and load-out

Oversees load-in and load-out by ensuring trucks are docked and ready for unload; all departments understand the schedule and plan for loading the show in and out of venues; floor plans disseminated, and changes communicated to department heads; local labor organized and serves as direct point of contact for Stewards when applicable

Making self-available for troubleshooting, decision making and oversight that crews are working to set goals and timelines; final walk through and sign off of production and technical elements prior to first show

Ensure all equipment is in ready to tour condition. Communicate any reoccurring issues with Corporate Operations department and Technical Production Services

Works closely with the Corporate Operations Department on weekly plans for trucking and show movement from city to city

Submits weekly Operations reports, invoices, estimates and other reports as required

In collaboration with the Company Manager responsible for reconciling weekly engagement expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility

Maintain open channels of communication between technical departments, unit management and corporate office by providing feedback and presenting solutions to issues that will support the company’s overall business model and objectives

Responsible for the training, management and development of all crew with a focus on retention and developing succession plans for each department

Responsible for the creation, implementation and continued monitoring of touring unit compliance for all risk control and safety standards and regulations

Ability to carry out assignments thoroughly and accurately with an attention to detail and quality control

Accepts and performs all other assigned duties and projects by immediate supervisors

Responsible for the professional standards or conduct, appearance and workmanship of personnel in the respective jobs

Responsible for mediation of interdepartmental work-related disputes and cohesion

Qualification

Technical Theatre degreeTouring experienceOperations managementCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesProblem-solving skillsResourcefulOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Requires education generally equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent education or experience

Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees

Minimum +5 years in the Entertainment Industry in an Operations and/or Management field with a background or understanding for the touring entertainment industry

Minimum of 2 years touring experience in the Entertainment Industry

Ability to read and interpret documents, blue prints, safety manuals and budgets as well as write financial reports and proposals proficiently

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions delivered in a variety of forms

Possess exceptional communication, organization and leadership abilities

Self-motivated, resourceful and can work independently on a multitude of tasks simultaneously