Mgr Production

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Job Profile Title:

Mgr Production

Job Code:

19595

Profile Title:

19595 Mgr Production

Grade / Band:

L1

FLSA Status:

Exempt

It is the primary responsibility of the Production Manager to supervise the production team and ensure that event fabrication projects are completed on time, in budget, and meet company standards. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices, and procedures.

Manages production department, and ensures that fabrication work is consistent with the client’s budget and objectives and the department’s service standards

Estimates project materials, creates budget for project build, and creates tracking reports for business review

Maintains vendor relationships, communications, and project bids

Collaborates with warehouse team to have items pulled in a timely manner and communicates project onsite setup needs

Oversees daily work assignments for employees that produce props, including fabrication, woodshop, fabric, and paint. Ensures the following: paperwork is properly read and followed; props are complete, wrapped, marked, and ready for delivery; woodshop and fabrication team repairs assets in a timely manner

Assists employees on various techniques, equipment, prop building, and rigging

Prepares and approves Purchase Requests for production department and monitors/tracks event cost

Schedules employees, monitors production time, quality, and timelines; order outside labor as needed

Supervises assigned staff to include hiring recommendations that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; training; coaching; performance feedback, counseling

Ensures supervisor(s) maintain department safety standards, tool, asset, and equipment maintenance

Creates a work environment that promotes safety, teamwork, creativity, recognition, respect, and employee satisfaction.

Monitors condition of tools/props/furniture/décor; document and report damages

Develops clear knowledge of hotels/venues, dock/security procedures and ballroom specs; perform site inspections as needed.

Anticipates and solve design and production problems and timeline issues

Partners with property and MGM Resorts International departments to resolve issues

Communicates project status, timelines and delivery information to clients and internal teams

Become well versed on the Event Image site and fluent in MGM Resorts Events inventory, and monitors inventory levels

Stay current in design trends, technology, fabrication techniques, props/design elements, and vendor products

Acts as a MREP ambassador for the company and within our industry

Completes all required paperwork, monitor staff paperwork for accuracy and consistency

Participates in event production, installation/tear down and loading/unloading of vehicles as needed

Provides estimates for business development and account management, partnership with project management and operations

Must complete OSHA training, and other trainings as required

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Experience in prop fabrication, construction, theatrical or event industry

Required

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Preferred

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred

Portfolio required; must complete a design test within a specific time frame

Required

Previous experience working in a similar setting

Preferred

Scissor lift and forklift certification

Preferred

Knowledge of creating budgets, estimates and project tracking

Intermediate knowledge of determining staffing needs, scheduling, and managing workflow for a large staff

Intermediate knowledge of and/or talent in carpentry, paint, fabric, foam and/or other media

Intermediate knowledge of managing multiple projects in a high‐volume environment

Knowledge of specialty production practices, tools, equipment, and techniques

Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‐paced work environment

Develop clear knowledge of hotels/venues, dock/security procedures and ballroom specs

Ability to operate hand and power tools, scissor lift, forklift

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull carts up to 300 pounds, climb, stoop as well as stand and walk for prolonged periods of time

Maintain a professional, neat and well‐groomed appearance.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X