The role
Empire Technical Fabrication is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of fabrication and scenic art projects, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, TV and film, custom machinery, and specialty fabrication.
We welcome applicants at all experience and seniority levels. Production management is a people-focused discipline, and we evaluate candidates on initiative, willingness to learn, communication, collaboration, and work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Bidding and portfolio management: prepare and submit pricing, determine portfolio priorities, and track material and labor cost data.
- Production management: coordinate resources between projects and work with all departments.
- Project management: generate documentation, manage internal and external communication, consult on construction, coordinate meetings, oversee quality control, and manage schedules and scope.
- Stock and inventory management: track stock needs and material costs, and prepare reports.
- Purchasing management: oversee procurement and budget tracking.
- Trucking and logistics management: schedule and coordinate internal and external trucking and prepare the necessary documentation.
- Support process management and administrative needs.
Ideal qualifications
- Ability to read technical drawings and navigate AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, SharePoint, and the standard Microsoft suite.
- Strong understanding of scenic construction and automation.
- Ability to prioritize, execute, and solve problems in a high-pressure environment within time constraints; strong organizational skills.
- Clear communication and a self-motivated, collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Interest in building and streamlining a project management team.
- Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving ability.
- A disciplined, objective, data-driven, and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to act as a business partner, see the big picture, and work through ambiguity and change.
- Energy, critical thinking, and an interest in improving processes.
- Leadership and a sense of urgency to drive positive results in a complex environment.
- Effective communication and tact with stakeholders.
Compensation & benefits
Full-time, on-site in Wayne, New Jersey. Salary range: $65,000–$95,000 annually.
- Healthcare and retirement savings programs.
- Competitive compensation recognizing skills and performance.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
- Paid time off.