Manager, Production Services

The Walt Disney Company•Newhall, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager in Production Services, this role is a unique and diverse position responsible for all facets of production activity on an 800+ acre filming ranch, including managing a team responsible for scheduling crews & scouts, interfacing with locations and production managers, and ensuring that productions run smoothly. This position is also responsible for the administration of contracts, invoicing and payments, and will work with Operations and Finance partners to manage budgets, vendors and maintenance associated with the production sets. There is a close interface with the environment and wildlife common to the rural regions of California.

Requirements

7 years of production management experience
Experience managing others
Accounting and budget experience
Display quality customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Robust organizational skills and attention to accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
A Valid California driver’s license
Ability to traverse rough terrain

Nice To Haves

Media Pulse/Xytech
Comfortable working in a ranch environment – rural conditions, indoor/outdoor, wildlife encounters
Experience with fire safety response and emergency team support
CPR/First Aid
BS/BA or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Manage a team of three Coordinators, includes hiring, training, shift scheduling, mentoring and evaluations.
Direct coordinators in their support of production bookings.
Oversee scheduling, location scouts, pricing, and contracting.
Provide guidance and support to team on production crew management and conflict resolution.
Cover production shifts, as needed.
Oversee all prep, shoot and strike activity at each location to minimize impact to the area and ensure compliance of all Ranch Rules.
Responsible for safety oversight and damage assessment & charges.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Location Managers, Producers and other stakeholders.
Identify and track general maintenance projects for production sets.
Assign maintenance tasks to Coordinators, based on appropriate skill level and expertise.
Coordinate with Ranch Operations Manager and third-party vendors to schedule projects and tasks as needed around filming activity.
Partner with Disney Entertainment Television to identify and prioritize annual recurring capital maintenance projects.
Responsible for vendor invoice payments, P.O. management and purchasing.
Partner with Finance Supervisor on revenue & expense tracking, sourcing & procurement and recurring capital project accounting/tracking.
Assist Sr. Manager with annual budgets.
Manage Ranch Marketing & Outreach efforts, including department website updates, industry events, site tours and other community outreach.
Manage Scheduling System (Xytech), including maintenance, new development, training and utilization.