Production Manager

About this role

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB: 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.

THE DAY-TO-DAY: • 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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: • Bachelor's Degree required

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in prop fabrication, construction, theatrical or event industry required

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

THE PERKS & BENEFITS: • Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free parking on and off shift

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW ? Apply today!

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