Production Manager

TimeLine Theatre Company • Chicago, IL

27d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager at TimeLine Theatre Company (TLTC) manages design and technical hiring, communication and execution of all TimeLine productions, and serves as a key liaison with internal departments and visiting artists. Reporting to the Director of Production, this position is ideal for a highly collaborative and organized professional with strong communication skills who will supervise the technical operations, schedules, and communication across production departments. The position manages individual show production finances and human resources tasks, and they also provide logistical and technical support for rehearsals, production, and non-production related events, as well as long-term production facility needs. This role requires knowledge of theatrical production, excellent attention to detail, flexibility to work during non-typical business hours as needed, and the ability to collaborate with various teams. All TimeLine employees are expected to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the organization’s core values and personnel policies. This position will work at our new primary facility and theatre at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago, and also at our Production Creation Warehouse located at 2321 N. Keystone in Chicago.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional theatre experience in production management, technical direction, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of scenic construction, stage systems, theatrical audio, visual, and lighting equipment.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience tracking expenses.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and maintain positive relationships with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and/or other drafting software.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and union work environments.
• Experience supervising or mentoring technicians, interns, or seasonal employees.

Responsibilities

• Artist & Employee Management: The Production Manager will hire, on-board, manage and support seasonal and over-hire production staff, ensuring adherence to TLTC safety standards and respectful workplace practices. This includes management of design and technical hiring, communication, execution of all TLTC productions, and serving as a key liaison with internal departments and visiting artists.
• Production Operations & Technical Oversight: The Production Manager will support the Director of Production in the planning and scheduling of all TLTC productions and manage and coordinate the technical realization of each department’s designs across all productions. This includes overseeing the technical operations, scheduling, and facilitating communication across production departments during the design and production process. It also includes reviewing designs and assisting with estimating construction and labor costs, as well as supporting the safe engineering, construction, installation, and removal of all technical elements in collaboration with the technical supervisors.
• Administrative & Departmental Coordination: The Production Manager has primary administrative functions for all production departments, including budgeting, processing and tracking production-related transactions, and preparing financial reports, following production best practices. Additionally, they oversee human resources tasks, including managing paperwork for design, technical, and production staff, as well as creating and managing calendars and tracking tools in collaboration with the Director of Production. They also serve as a point of contact for cross-departmental coordination, supporting compliance with organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements, and safety protocols.
• Technical Support of Spaces: The Production Manager oversees the maintenance of production shops and stage spaces, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment. They provide on-site logistical and technical support during rehearsals, load-ins, and previews, including oversight of technical notes, as well as providing support for non-production related events and long-term facility needs. They act as a resource and liaison for any rental productions or events.

Benefits

• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• optional 403(b) retirement (no company match at this time)
• paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, maternity/paternity/adoption, and holiday)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees