Stage Operations Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Stage Operations Supervisor is part of the Core Staff and reports to the Stage Operations Manager. This person is responsible for assisting with the operation of the mobile stage fleet, care and management of the warehouse facilities, and care and maintenance of the vehicle and stage fleet. We anticipate the majority of this work to take place at our company warehouse located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, as well as at stage show locations throughout the region.
Flyspace Productions operates the largest Stageline Mobile Stage fleet on the East Coast (East of St. Louis), with eight mobile stages. Our stages include three SL50 models, one SL75 model (arriving Spring 2018), three SL100 models (one arriving Spring 2018), and one SL260 model with covered wings (arriving Spring 2018). The stages primarily work during the Stage Season which begins in April and slows down in October annually. In addition, a few winter holiday season events make use of our equipment, but the other months of the year are utilized for annual care, maintenance, and repairs.
Work Duties
Mobile Stage Operation:
The Stage Operations Supervisor will report to the Stage Operations Manager and will provide assistance in operating the fleet under their direction. These duties include:
Warehouse Facilities Management:
Fleet Coordination:
Additional Duties:
Work Schedule
Due to the nature of the mobile stage business, this position will require work over most weekends from April through October. In addition, work days in excess of 10 hours are anticipated to happen regularly. Travel more than two hours from Pittsburgh will also occur regularly, and may occasionally require an overnight stay.
Job Qualifications
Competencies and Skills Required
Classification
This is a full time, salaried position. Rate is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for company benefits following initial hire period.
Location
The location of this position will be Pittsburgh, PA, specifically at the company warehouse/shop located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Occasional travel will be required, primarily within driving distance of Pittsburgh.
About Flyspace Productions
Flyspace Productions is a full-service production and event management company, based in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. We are responsible for the operation and production of several major festivals in Downtown Pittsburgh, and also provide artistic support for visual and performing artists. We operate a mobile stage business with a fleet of eight Stageline mobile stages in more than five states. Additionally, we serve as facility and production management for venues in downtown Pittsburgh.
Principals Jennifer Owen and Cory Cope, who serve as Director of Production and Director of Operations, founded Flyspace Productions in 2006. This husband and wife team manages the company with a core staff including a Event Operations Manager, Venue Manager, Project Coordinator, Stage Operations Manager, and Stage Operations Supervisor. The team is rounded out with part time help from a Special Projects Manager and additional Production and Stage Managers, as well as a number of hourly employees.
About the Applicants
Members of the Flyspace Productions team are passionate about the work, always flexible and able to adapt to changes and challenging situations with ease, and are resourceful, calm, and committed to continuing to operate at the highest standard in the business.
The Stage Operations Supervisor is part of the Core Staff and reports to the Stage Operations Manager. This person is responsible for assisting with the operation of the mobile stage fleet, care and management of the warehouse facilities, and care and maintenance of the vehicle and stage fleet. We anticipate the majority of this work to take place at our company warehouse located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, as well as at stage show locations throughout the region.
Flyspace Productions operates the largest Stageline Mobile Stage fleet on the East Coast (East of St. Louis), with eight mobile stages. Our stages include three SL50 models, one SL75 model (arriving Spring 2018), three SL100 models (one arriving Spring 2018), and one SL260 model with covered wings (arriving Spring 2018). The stages primarily work during the Stage Season which begins in April and slows down in October annually. In addition, a few winter holiday season events make use of our equipment, but the other months of the year are utilized for annual care, maintenance, and repairs.
Work Duties
Mobile Stage Operation:
The Stage Operations Supervisor will report to the Stage Operations Manager and will provide assistance in operating the fleet under their direction. These duties include:
- Moving of Stages: Towing stages as needed using company vehicles. USDOT medical clearance required (will be provided if needed)
- Operation of Stages: Working with the stage operations team, oversee or assist with the building of mobile stages at show locations throughout the region. Also oversee the operation of the stages while in use by the client to ensure that they are being used safely and according to Flyspace standards
- Stage Preparation: Oversee or assist with preparing stages for each show including cleaning, packing and unpacking, repairs and maintenance, and gathering or coordinating additional equipment
- Stage Maintenance: Oversee or assist with functions related to maintaining the stages in proper, safe, working order including routine maintenance and emergency repairs
- Stage Operation Certification: Attend stage certification training provided by Stageline to be authorized to operate each of our mobile stage models on behalf of Flyspace Productions
Warehouse Facilities Management:
- Warehouse Organization: Work with Stage Operations Manager and Venue Manager to develop a comprehensive warehouse organization structure
- Warehouse Management: Oversee and manage the use of the warehouse to ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively
- Maintain Organization: Ensure that all items are accounted for regularly and that warehouse organization structure remains in place
Fleet Coordination:
- Vehicle Care and Upkeep: Maintain all Flyspace vehicles on a weekly basis including cleaning, gas, and routine care
- Vehicle Maintenance: Coordinate with Stage Operations Manager to schedule and oversee regular maintenance for all Flyspace vehicles
- Vehicle Paperwork: Manage all paperwork related to Flyspace vehicles including registration, inspection, and company paperwork
- Stage Maintenance: Coordinate with Stage Operations Manager to schedule and oversee routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs for mobile stage fleet
- Vehicle Stock: Ensure that all vehicles are properly stocked with appropriate tools, first aid, and supplies on a weekly basis
Additional Duties:
- Team Support: Working with the entire team to support one another and provide assistance in other departments as needed
- Office Support: Provide additional support in the office as needed to support the team
- Project Assistance: Occasionally assisting with other special projects as needed
Work Schedule
Due to the nature of the mobile stage business, this position will require work over most weekends from April through October. In addition, work days in excess of 10 hours are anticipated to happen regularly. Travel more than two hours from Pittsburgh will also occur regularly, and may occasionally require an overnight stay.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or technical production, or three years of experience in related field
- Coordinator or Supervisor level experience in stage production experience in rigging, lighting, sound, and/or stagecraft
- USDOT Medical Certification required. This will be provided if needed, and applicant must pass qualifications for certification.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required, with the ability to safely operate a personal or company owned vehicle.
Competencies and Skills Required
- Ability to tow a trailer or operate a larger vehicle, such as a box truck.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, and to turn a crank to lift additional weight with mechanical assistance
- Physical ability to climb, stand, squat, lift, carry, and reach
- Ability to climb a ladder (4’-16’) and use a genie or scissor lift
- Ability to adapt in different situations and engage in creative thinking to overcome challenges.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, and sometimes stressful, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and work assignments
- Willing to work in a flexible schedule that may include long hours and irregular times, including weekends and holidays
- Eager to learn and willingness to be trained in existing systems or policies
- Maturity and understanding of an artistic process and the ability to work closely with clients, including artists and designers, in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain and establish positive client relationships
- Excellent leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team and work well within a close management team
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to clearly communicate any systems or organizational structures to other members of the team or staff
- Technical skills such as carpentry, lighting, sound, rigging, or AV experience highly desired
- Advanced computer skills. Use of online computer programs will be required
- Occasional travel will be required
- Efficient running of a crew call, including staff training as needed
Classification
This is a full time, salaried position. Rate is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for company benefits following initial hire period.
Location
The location of this position will be Pittsburgh, PA, specifically at the company warehouse/shop located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Occasional travel will be required, primarily within driving distance of Pittsburgh.
About Flyspace Productions
Flyspace Productions is a full-service production and event management company, based in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. We are responsible for the operation and production of several major festivals in Downtown Pittsburgh, and also provide artistic support for visual and performing artists. We operate a mobile stage business with a fleet of eight Stageline mobile stages in more than five states. Additionally, we serve as facility and production management for venues in downtown Pittsburgh.
Principals Jennifer Owen and Cory Cope, who serve as Director of Production and Director of Operations, founded Flyspace Productions in 2006. This husband and wife team manages the company with a core staff including a Event Operations Manager, Venue Manager, Project Coordinator, Stage Operations Manager, and Stage Operations Supervisor. The team is rounded out with part time help from a Special Projects Manager and additional Production and Stage Managers, as well as a number of hourly employees.
About the Applicants
Members of the Flyspace Productions team are passionate about the work, always flexible and able to adapt to changes and challenging situations with ease, and are resourceful, calm, and committed to continuing to operate at the highest standard in the business.
This job description is a summary of duties, which you as an employee are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means a comprehensive or all-inclusive list, rather a broad guide to expected duties. As an employee you must understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of management, any employee may be asked to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Flyspace Productions strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Flyspace Productions recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Flyspace Productions may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.