Production Supervisor

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to support one of our CG animated feature films. Reporting to the Producer and Production Manager, the Production Supervisor keeps their department on schedule and on budget. Our ideal candidate schedules, tracks, and communicates with efficiency and ease. With the crew’s work and well-being top of mind, this role will support teams of artists by delivering production deliverables. 

What You’ll do:

• Create and update workflow documents for your department

• Working with the Production Manager, create schedules and tools to be used by production staff and external partners to track all aspects of departmental deliverables; manage the department’s day-to-day needs and resources

• Be the main source of information for in-house artists, have regular check-ins with artists (virtually and in-person), and get to know the crew well

• Oversee department reviews with show leadership; set meeting expectations and agenda; ensure reviews and approvals happen within the scheduled time

• Supervise deliveries of review materials to key stakeholders for notes

• Ensure the department fits within approved parameters and elevate potential problems or delays to the Production Manager or Line Producer, along with ideas on how to course correct

• Generate daily and/or weekly department status reports for the Production Manager and Line Producer

• Analyze reports to ensure the department is on schedule, planned productivity is being achieved, forecast OT needs, and identify vulnerabilities

• Supervise shot and sequence breakdowns 

• Work with Production Manager and technical team members to set up ShotGrid for your film, troubleshoot and solve workflow challenges, and refine and improve processes

• Supervise and train Production Coordinators and Production Assistants in your department, including but not limited to the preparation and execution of delivering Creative Partner packages

• Supervise the inventory flow in and out of your department

• Collaborate with the Department Head to cast assignments and issue deadlines 

• Supervise the setup and attend external partner studio kickoffs and other applicable meetings related to your department

• Liaise with external partner studios and their technical leads in the setting up of protocol for file transfers and reviews

• Supervise the organization and maintenance of systems for monitoring production progress, which includes tracking actual vs scheduled dates for all aspects of your department

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor within the feature animation industry and/or at least 3+ years at the Production Coordinator level on CG feature films or related experience.

• Working knowledge of asset and shot tracking systems, preferably ShotGrid

• Experienced in Google Suite (preferred) and/or Microsoft Office 

• Knowledge of Final Draft, StoryboardPro, Photoshop, and Maya is a plus 

• Experience working with vendor studios is a plus

• Strong attention to detail is critical

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Must have the ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboratio