Manager-Scenic Fabrication

The Walt Disney Company•Anaheim, CA

1d•$95,500 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust. The Manager-Scenic Fabrication is responsible for providing leadership to various Salaried Cast Members who oversee the coordination, fabrication, maintenance, and ongoing preservation of both new and existing scenic elements.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in live entertainment, event production, fabrication, manufacturing, warehousing, or a related industry
Proven experience leading, coaching, developing, and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational environment
Demonstrated knowledge of scenic fabrication, production operations, or related technical disciplines within a high-volume setting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and other business software tools
Dynamic problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to drive results across diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution, collaboration, and stakeholder management
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a production shop, fabrication facility, warehouse operation, or similar production environment
Advanced expertise in project management, production planning, workflow optimization, and process improvement
Experience managing operational budgets, capital projects, and vendor partnerships
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Theatre Production, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to hourly Production Artisan, Warehouse, and Support Cast Members, Scenic Fabrication Managers, and other salaried leaders as assigned
Foster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, teamwork, and professional development while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Lead the strategic planning, daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Miller Warehouse facility while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Communicate operational performance, key initiatives, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership through regular updates and reporting
Drive business operations by overseeing budgeting, bidding, job workflow, billing processes, and financial governance to ensure fiscal accountability and operational consistency
Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and facility asset management programs to support efficient and effective operations
Oversee staffing plans, labor scheduling, timekeeping, labor tracking, and workforce utilization while leveraging labor reporting tools to optimize operational performance
Provide direction and oversight for daily work schedules, timesheet administration, fabrication requests, inventory management, and asset-tracking processes
Partner closely with leaders and teams across Art Studio/Services, Scenic Fabrication, Production, Operations, and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to ensure effective collaboration, communication, and project execution