GES - Global Experience Specialists ยท 7 hours ago
Production Manager
GES - Global Experience Specialists is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the union production team responsible for constructing event structures. The role involves managing production processes, ensuring product standards, and collaborating with various departments to meet show requirements and financial goals.
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Responsibilities
Track all work orders that are released to the warehouse for production
Supervise and manage union production team including scheduling, work in process, time recording, safety and equipment
Monitor product standards on all orders to ensure integrity. Team must provide superior GES service to all our customers ensuring pre-builds have been properly completed. All units must ship show ready
Lead, coach, support, motivate and train team members
Take an active role in the participation and preparation of the JUMP process in regard to pre-show planning, especially for major shows
Develop and utilize performance measurement tools that will clearly describe the capabilities of newly hired union personnel
Establish or adjust work procedures and labor schedules to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow
Provide superior service and delivery of quality products to our customers
Work with Project Management supplying information pertaining to Post Show reporting processes. Assist in documenting show issues and resolutions, plan vs. actual hours
Develop and ensure production SOPs and BPs are updated and implemented
Document unacceptable performance from direct reports and discipline as deemed necessary
Attend tailgate talks and weekly safety meetings
Manage show budgets, overhead budgets and depot overhead budget
Manage department expenses for show and overhead purchases
Manage Carpenter 1977 labor agreement and discipline
Manage capital plan and bulk materials for city operations
Manage Official storage process
Manage floor capacity issues and plan for future events
Manage annual inventory process
Manage shipping and receiving department
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the Director of Production
Qualification
Required
3-5 years in production and/or warehouse experience
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines
Must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and be a self-starter with an understanding of team and productivity goals
Preferred
Supervisory experience, preferably in a union work environment
Experience in a carpenter shop
OSHA training
Knowledge of the convention industry
Benefits
Competitive salaries
401K with company match
Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
Wellness benefits
Career development program
Employee assistance program
Vacation time
Community involvement opportunities
Team activities
Company
GES - Global Experience Specialists
GES provides a wide-range of services, including official show services, audio visual, cutting-edge creative and design. It is a sub-organization of Viad Corp..
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-21Acquired
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