Production Manager - Event Production

Hiring Manager

Job Title:

Director of Operations

Travel Requirement:

Up to 60%, Seasonally

Salary and Benefits:

• $66,000 – $76,000, based on experience
• Biannual bonuses after year-1 based on company and individual performance.
• 100% employer paid premiums for Employee, Employee + Spouse, or Employee + Family coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision.
• 100% employer paid premiums for Employee LTD, STD, and Basic Life.
• Optional employee paid coverage including Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal, and Identity theft.
• Flex time off.
• 2.5 weeks PTO after 90 days of employment. Flexible PTO after year 1, coordinated with manager and show schedule.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Annual professional attire allowance.

Bluefox Production is a growing live event company based in the Kansas City Metro Area, serving clients nationwide. We specialize in producing and executing creative and cohesive live events by providing event audio, lighting, video, staging, and scenic design elements. Our success stems from our core belief in that people, both individually and as a unified team, have tremendous potential to creatively and professionally execute memorable events, and have fun doing it!

Respect, integrity, and a positive attitude are foundation of how we operate.

The Production Manager is responsible for the post-sale planning and execution of events, including but not limited to, corporate events, nonprofit events, galas, music events, trade shows, and exhibits. They work directly with the account manager, producer, and operations staff to ensure a successful event and clear expectations for both clients and crew.

This role involves frequent contact and coordination with clients, contractors, vendors, and venue staff. The Production Manager translates the event design and client vision into technical and logistical documentation, crew communication, and strong on-site leadership. Travel is required based on event destinations and responsibilities range from brief pre-event site visits to support of multi-day conferences.

Excellent communication skills and a persistent commitment to detail are a must. We are looking for an individual who is energized by using their technical expertise, able to excite and empower a team, and capable of creatively solving problems in a supportive environment.

We look forward to learning more about you and how you can make an impact on our growing team.

Join Bluefox Production and be part of a team that creates extraordinary live events with the goal of leaving a lasting impact on attendees and the events industry.

• Review scope of work and proposal documents from the sales team, including budgets, concept designs, key contacts, venue requirements, and project schedule.
• Champion communications and patriciate in regular meetings with key contacts to maintain event expectations and scope.
• Collaborate with clients and sales team during the contracting process to develop customized design and technology solutions for their project.
• Translate audiovisual design concepts into accurate technical diagrams utilizing Vectorworks, PDF editors, and similar software.
• Maintain accurate, updated event requirements and equipment utilization in online management software for company-wide visibility.
• Provide input on event staffing and coordinate timelines with the Director of Operations to ensure smooth logistics.
• Collaborate with other Production Managers and operations staff to maximize internal equipment utilization and efficiently secure outside rentals when required.
• Participate in internal planning meetings, providing updates on event preparation progression, input on resource allocation, and potential challenges.
• Travel to event destination cities for pre-event site visits and execution of events.
• Provide on-site audiovisual support as a lead or supporting technician, as required.
• Complete assigned and required tasks within deadlines as listed in online management software for event needs and in contribution to equipment R&M and warehouse organization.
• Lead and coordinate contracted labor in varying trades as required and assigned.
• Assist in the training of others both on-site and in the warehouse.
• Assist in warehouse and office tasks such as maintaining a clean work environment, gear prep, de-prep, organization, and regular maintenance as needed.
• Promote job site safety and investigate all safety and reliability concerns; this is a safety sensitive position, a job or position where the employee holding this role has the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. An employee must be alert and with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.
• Safely transport equipment and crew in company vehicles including non-CDL box trucks. Driving training is provided and must be completed within 90 days. Additional licenses may be required after training.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in live event production management.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience…