General Manager, Scenic Operations

Overview

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences.   What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250 patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.

Responsibilities

The General Manager - Scenic Operations is responsible for managing all Scenic Tecnologies Las Vegas branch operations including but not limited to, technical design & engineering, fabrication and finishing departments, test and adjust department, shipping & receiving, warehouse, all QC activities, and asset utilization, ensuring growth and profitability

 

Tactical Responsibilities

• Implement operational policies, programs and procedures.
• Lead change efforts to strengthen overall operations of branch.
• Monitor competitive activity and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure that all tasks assigned are completed on schedule and on budget

 

Financial Management

In conjunction with Leadership Team:

• Provide guidance in revenue growth, cost management and other financial areas. 
• Review monthly financials of branch and work with management team to ensure proper business planning procedures are followed.
• Assist in preparing internal reports, including budget vs. actual analysis, cost vs. return, forecasts, and other reports so staff can meet company goals.
• Lead all overhead, capital, and project budgets and coordinate with leadership team on the process for both annual and special project budgets.
• Establish and monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procedures including final approval of purchase orders and expense reports

Organizational Leadership

In conjunction with Leadership Team:

• Develop, maintain and administer a sound organization plan; initiate improvements as necessary.
• With Division General Manager, hire, promote, train, develop and motivate strong staff members.
• Communicate and implement organizational objectives, success criteria, and strategic initiatives.
• With Division General Manager, prepare and maintain detailed process documents, organizational charts and process flow charts.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appropriate business practices.
• Demonstrate examples of outstanding customer service and response.
• Convene and preside over meetings with functional managers; conduct regular staff meetings.
• Work with operational team leads to forecast shop capacity and identify pinch-points.  Prepare capacity reports and work back schedules at the inception of the project through project startup.  Work with Project Managers to develop workarounds and take advantage of excess capacity in other areas of the shop if one department or another it at capacity
• Review and oversee all department schedules with project managers to ensure all project schedules are up to date and accurate.
• Combine all project schedules into one master schedule to ensure timeline completion of projects.
• Verify all facilities are maintained and optimized for maximum operational efficiency, ensuring the facility is compliant with all necessary federal/state/county/municipal regulations and that all required licenses are kept current
• Ensure all facilities are secure from loss and damage
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees, adhering to all federal & state OSHA regulations

 People Development

• With Division General Manager, manage human resource-related issues including recruitment, performance management, salary administration, progressive discipline, training and development.
• Create and maintain a positive environment, address employee concerns, facilitate team development, and implement training and development initiatives.

Asset Management

• Create and implement strategies to maximize asset utilization to location
• Plan and monitor all asset management programs of stock and rental inventory.
• Prepare capital expenditure (capex) requests utilizing the appropriate models. 

 

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience:  GM or Local Director
• 7-10 years of operations and custom fabrication experien