Production Manager

Production Manager

Department: Production

Reports To: Senior Production Manager

Supervises: KPA and IATSE crews

Starting Pay: Up to $31.25/hour, Non-Exempt

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing Kentucky Performing Arts’ (KPA) venues, events, productions, and special projects; and when required, work as part of the stage crew in the audio, video, lighting, carpentry, and/or props department. The Production Manager leads production planning and event execution processes, including production estimates, stage reports, staffing coordination, venue readiness, client communication, and cross-department collaboration. While this position requires strong technical theatre knowledge and the ability to support technical needs when required, the primary focus of the role is production management, leadership, event execution, team coordination, and operational oversight.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, and Personal time)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life insurance
• Optional Pet Insurance,  Protection, and supplemental Life Insurance
• Annual merit increases
• Complimentary event tickets to select performances

• Oversee production planning processes, including advance work, show/event estimates, staffing coordination, stage reports, schedules, service orders, and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of KPA venues, backstage operations, production equipment, staffing structures, labor practices, safety expectations, and event execution requirements.
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning and operational equipment readiness by identifying maintenance needs, communicating equipment concerns, and coordinating with the Technical Director and production leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate staffing needs with Production Managers and other production leadership to ensure events are appropriately supported by full-time, part-time, hourly, call-in, union, or contracted personnel.
• Review IATSE and other production-related timecards or labor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper submission to Human Resources or Payroll, as assigned.
• Promote consistent communication between production staff, internal departments, resident groups, clients, vendors, touring personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating production needs, venue readiness, staffing models, equipment needs, workflow improvements, and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, communication, safety, and accountability within the production management function.
• Assist the Senior Director of Production Operations with budget planning, capital planning, production-related purchases, and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Support safety practices in backstage, stage, loading dock, rehearsal, and event spaces by reinforcing compliance with KPA policies, OSHA expectations, fire/life safety requirements, and applicable production safety standards.
• Partner with the Technical Director regarding technical safety concerns, equipment issues, preventive maintenance needs, and technical system limitations that may impact event planning or execution.
• Assist with the coordination, movement, and use of KPA production equipment and supplies across KPA venues and sites, including use of KPA or commercial vehicles when appropriate.
• Provide hands-on production or technical support when business needs require, which may include assisting with stage operations, crew coordination, client support, or technical event support.
• Serve as a professional representative of KPA when communicating with clients, touring productions, vendors,…