Experiential, theatrical, and/or trade show fabrication experience is required for this position. Please do not apply unless you have direct experience working in one or more of these industries.
Job Description:
The Production Manager, Logistics & Operations, oversees daily logistics and operations to ensure seamless project execution, including supervision of crew, crew scheduling, vehicle logistics, packing, shipping, and material handling. As a key leader in Bombshell’s success, this role ensures teams are prepared and accountable during load-ins, activations, and load-outs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a strong background in production and logistics within creative or fabrication industries.
Responsibilities:
Scheduling and Logistics Management
- Develop, maintain, and verify daily schedules for the production crew using ConnectTeam and direct communication. The Production Manager will be responsible for the supervision of all production crew.
- Coordinate daily pick-ups, deliveries, in-warehouse movement, and preparation for load-ins and load-outs.
- Plan and oversee the daily movement of company vehicles for deliveries, pickups, and on-site installations, ensuring vehicles are properly maintained, fueled, and compliant with safety regulations.
- Monitor transportation timelines, proactively addressing delays and optimizing resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
Production Coordination with Fabrication Department
- Collaborate with the Fabrication Manager to transition fabricated items seamlessly into production.
- Track and account for all fabricated items, ensuring they are prepped, wrapped, and ready for truck loading.
- Maintain clear communication between fabrication, production, producer, and design teams to streamline workflows and ensure alignment on deliverables.
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving
- Oversee the packing process to ensure items are protected, labeled, and meet quality standards.
- Supervise efficient and safe truck loading, maximizing space while adhering to weight and safety regulations.
- Manage the receipt and inspection of incoming materials, verifying accuracy against purchase orders or client receiving logs and addressing discrepancies.
Communication and Documentation
- Act as the primary liaison between production, fabrication, producer, and design teams, ensuring seamless operations.
- Maintain detailed documentation of schedules, inventory, deliveries, and project progress as it relates to production.
- Provide regular updates to management on operational challenges, progress, and resource needs.
Health and Safety Compliance
- Enforce adherence to safety standards and regulations across all operations.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and training sessions to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
Other duties
- The role may include additional responsibilities as needed, such as special assignments, ad hoc tasks, or supportive functions beyond the primary duties.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in production management, logistics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in production or logistics management, preferably in scenic design, live event production, or fabrication.
- Proficiency in scheduling software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Advanced problem-solving, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage internal and external teams effectively.
- Knowledge of safe handling, packing, and transportation practices.
- Familiarity, but not required with driving trucks, forklifts, and other heavy equipment (certification preferred).
- Organized, resourceful, and adaptable under pressure.
- Commitment to quality, integrity, and excellence in business practices.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in warehouse and fabrication environments.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
- Experience reading and interpreting design drawings and familiarity with construction, interior design, or theatrical construction (preferred).
Benefits:
- Health insurance (Company pays 50% of single premium.)
- Voluntary benefits are available (dental, vision, accident, life, etc.)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Bombshell is an award-winning production agency specializing in creating events and environments designed to build connections between brands and their customers. Our penchant for creative branding and passion for details has earned us a distinguished reputation with the world’s largest brands. We design, build, and install branded environments for experiential activations, custom pop-up shops, marketing tours, props, scenery, trade show booths, graphics, point of purchase, signage, and displays. Our team has extensive experience in both interior and exterior builds that require short-term and long-term lifespans. Bombshell was founded in 2011. We are based in Fort Lauderdale and we deploy nationwide (and the Caribbean). Bombshell is WOSB Certified, State of Florida Woman Business Certified, and a 100% woman owned company. We are also a licensed talent agency (TA #1091). www.bombshellpro.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Experiential, theatrical, trade show, and fabrication experience is required for this position. Please do not apply unless you have direct experience working in one or more of these industries.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Required)
Work Location: In person
