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Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology , our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

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The Rigging Department Manager will be responsible for the rigging technician team in the Nashville office. They will also have to ensure that their department assists all employees of the Nashville operations and other offices, if necessary, in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. This role will manage the performance indicators and support the development of their team members.

Your day will look like this:

• Manage, support and coach the warehouse rigging team in their daily management of equipment.
• Plan and organize the daily activities of the department and prioritize technicians tasks.
• Ensure the technical resources management; pieces and necessary material in order to repair, inspect, prepare and maintain the equipment.
• Ensure the optimal inventory management, follow-up on missing and damaged equipment.
• Follow up on the return of all sub-rented equipment.
• Prepare complex orders, scan, and put them inside transport cases.
• Coordinate the schedule and the maintenance of the equipment.
• Coaching and training direct reports on policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Support the upper management team with budget management.
• Act as a point of contact for teams on the road concerning the technical aspect of the equipment.
• Assist with all transfer shipments to other locations.
• Prepare a schedule, budget, and labor needs for the execution of projects.
• Work with clients to assure that we have meet their needs
• Monitor the quality of work executed according to Solotechs standards
• Identify and eliminate the potential risks related to health and security
• Assist the Director of Rigging with assignments and/or projects on an as needed basis
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile:

• Bachelors degree in audiovisual, stage techniques or any other equivalent training
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the live events industry, specifically rigging
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to update and implement processes and procedures
• Strategic vision
• Good communication skills
• Occasional availability in the evenings and on weekends
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Excellent sense of priorities and schedule management
• Highly developed sense of organization
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• General technical knowledge of the rigging departments
• Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)
• Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list but is intended to give an overview of the requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, carry, lift push and reach up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Time will be spent in an office setting.
• Time will be spent in a warehouse setting
• Environment may be fast paced.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive compensation and group insurance plan

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
• Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off & referral program

Solotech is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

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