Production Manager

Job Description: Empire Technical Fabrication is currently seeking a Production Manager to join our team. The Production Manager oversees the full lifecycle of all fabrication and scenic art projects, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, TV and Film, and other custom machinery and specialty fabrication. We welcome applicants at all experience and seniority levels and encourage anyone with an interest in this position to reach out. Production management is a people-focused discipline that relies heavily on soft skills, and we will evaluate candidates based on initiative, a willingness to learn, strong communication skills, ability to collaborate, and work ethic. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:· Bidding/ Portfolio Management: Includes preparing and submitting pricing, determining portfolio priorities, and tracking material and labor cost data· Production Management: Includes coordinating resources between projects and interfacing with all departments· Project Management: Includes documentation generation, internal and external communication, construction consultation, meeting management, quality control, and general schedule and scope management.· Stock/ Inventory Management: Includes tracking stock needs, material costs, and reporting· Purchasing Management: Includes procurement and budget tracking· Trucking/ Logistics Management: Includes scheduling, coordination, and document generation for all internal and external trucking needs· Process Management and Administration NeedsIdeal Requirements:· 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 effectively prioritize, execute, and problem solve in a high-pressure environment and work efficiently within given time constraints; highly organized
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Self-motivated; team oriented and highly collaborative work style· Must be legally authorized 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 skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability· Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented· Acts as a business partner; sees the big picture and works through ambiguity and change· Ability to be energetic, a critical thinker, skilled in driving process improvement· Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment· Effective use of communication and tact with stakeholders