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Director of Operations
VStar Entertainment Group
Minneapolis, MN
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
The Operations Department is responsible for all aspects of the touring units daily operating processes including but not limited to staffing, unit movement, trucking, lodging, transportation, permitting, operating costs and budgets, daily retail operations, and all logistical and operating concerns.
The Director of Operations provides corporate management to the Operations Department Managers and Coordinators with emphasis on technical expertise, personnel management and financial analysis over areas including but not limited to Union and labor negotiations, box office arrangements, front-of-house staffing and cost controls, vendor contract negotiations, trucking operations, international operations and personnel relations.
This position works closely with the SVP of Production and Operations in the pre-season production planning of new and existing shows with an emphasis on equipment purchases, show staffing, vendor contracts, budget creations and all other on-the-road operational areas.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directs and supervisors the Operations department by allocating projects and assignments to meet established corporate deadlines.
2. Provide operational expertise and input to establish plans for each touring season with emphasis on those areas that cross over and affect other corporate agendas and strategic plans.
3. In collaboration with the department and tour managers, develop yearly operating budgets for each touring property. Monitor the overall strategic and financial plans of each touring unit on a weekly basis to determine profit loss and variances from submitted budgets to adjust operating model to meet desired financial corporate goals.
4. Establish a culture of financial discipline by creating programs and budget review process for Operations, Company and Retail Managers that not only hold them accountable to budgetary goals but also provide an incentive for these managers to be invested to succeed in meeting their goals.
5. Recommend capital expenditures and improvements in operating models as well as crew, management and local staffing needs for each production unit.
6. Advise Booking department on routing itineraries and election of performance schedules to ensure compliance with DOT regulations, travel restrictions, contractual obligations and maintain overall quality of life standards for touring personnel.
7. Negotiate vendor contracts including but not limited to Union and labor rates, staffing expenses, front-of-house and box-office costs, patron service charges, and any other costs not included in the venue contract arranged by the VP and the Director of Booking.
8. Create, manage and track performance plans to better evaluate financial and performance results of each touring model to provide insight into the launch of expanded or new touring products and shows.
9. Responsible for the creation, implementation and continued monitoring of touring unit compliance for all risk control and standards and regulations.
10. Maintain open channels of communication between touring production units and the corporate office for finding resolutions to issues efficiently, cost effectively and that continue to support the company's overall business model and objectives.
11. Provide leadership in the creation of retention and succession plans for each tier within the Operations and Touring units' organizational structure to develop a pool of talented, motivated and experienced personnel.
12. Oversight and management of direct reports as is needed for unique touring unit moves and projects.
13. Ability to carry out assignments thoroughly, neatly and accurately. Attention to detail and quality.
14. Accepts and performs all other assigned duties and projects by immediate supervisor.
SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, recognizing when assistance is required.
2. Ability to achieve goals by using skills to maximize the motivation of co-workers and direct reports. Willingness to assist others in achieving success within overall corporate goals, policies and procedures.
3. Ability to anticipate what needs to be done and to act in advance. Ability to develop new work tasks, execute and apply innovative methods and skills. Develop and effectively communicate and disseminate proposals for new touring and operational models.
4. Strong communication skills to effectively deliver directions, assignments, conduct training sessions and establish expectations on performance to direct reports.
5. Active participation in decisions relating to the selection, promotion, transfer and pay of direct reports and assigned personnel.
6. Understand and administer in a fair and equitable manner the companies' policies and standards of conduct with regards to inappropriate etiquette and performance by following HR's process on documentation, coaching and counseling and write-ups.
7. Provide leadership and management to assigned touring production units by establishing policies and structure to maintain the integrity, efficiency and financial viability of every VStar Entertainment touring production and show.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum +10 years in the Entertainment Industry in a Technical, Operations and/or Management field with a background or understanding of the Transportation industry.
2. Minimum of 5 years touring experience in the Entertainment Industry.
3. Former experience in managing multi-million-dollar production budgets.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents, blue prints, safety manuals and budgets as well as write technical reports and proposals proficiently
5. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions delivered in a variety of forms
6. Possess exceptional communication, organization and leadership abilities
7. Self-motivated, resourceful and can work independently on a multitude of tasks simultaneously
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
The Operations Department is responsible for all aspects of the touring units daily operating processes including but not limited to staffing, unit movement, trucking, lodging, transportation, permitting, operating costs and budgets, daily retail operations, and all logistical and operating concerns.
The Director of Operations provides corporate management to the Operations Department Managers and Coordinators with emphasis on technical expertise, personnel management and financial analysis over areas including but not limited to Union and labor negotiations, box office arrangements, front-of-house staffing and cost controls, vendor contract negotiations, trucking operations, international operations and personnel relations.
This position works closely with the SVP of Production and Operations in the pre-season production planning of new and existing shows with an emphasis on equipment purchases, show staffing, vendor contracts, budget creations and all other on-the-road operational areas.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directs and supervisors the Operations department by allocating projects and assignments to meet established corporate deadlines.
2. Provide operational expertise and input to establish plans for each touring season with emphasis on those areas that cross over and affect other corporate agendas and strategic plans.
3. In collaboration with the department and tour managers, develop yearly operating budgets for each touring property. Monitor the overall strategic and financial plans of each touring unit on a weekly basis to determine profit loss and variances from submitted budgets to adjust operating model to meet desired financial corporate goals.
4. Establish a culture of financial discipline by creating programs and budget review process for Operations, Company and Retail Managers that not only hold them accountable to budgetary goals but also provide an incentive for these managers to be invested to succeed in meeting their goals.
5. Recommend capital expenditures and improvements in operating models as well as crew, management and local staffing needs for each production unit.
6. Advise Booking department on routing itineraries and election of performance schedules to ensure compliance with DOT regulations, travel restrictions, contractual obligations and maintain overall quality of life standards for touring personnel.
7. Negotiate vendor contracts including but not limited to Union and labor rates, staffing expenses, front-of-house and box-office costs, patron service charges, and any other costs not included in the venue contract arranged by the VP and the Director of Booking.
8. Create, manage and track performance plans to better evaluate financial and performance results of each touring model to provide insight into the launch of expanded or new touring products and shows.
9. Responsible for the creation, implementation and continued monitoring of touring unit compliance for all risk control and standards and regulations.
10. Maintain open channels of communication between touring production units and the corporate office for finding resolutions to issues efficiently, cost effectively and that continue to support the company's overall business model and objectives.
11. Provide leadership in the creation of retention and succession plans for each tier within the Operations and Touring units' organizational structure to develop a pool of talented, motivated and experienced personnel.
12. Oversight and management of direct reports as is needed for unique touring unit moves and projects.
13. Ability to carry out assignments thoroughly, neatly and accurately. Attention to detail and quality.
14. Accepts and performs all other assigned duties and projects by immediate supervisor.
SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, recognizing when assistance is required.
2. Ability to achieve goals by using skills to maximize the motivation of co-workers and direct reports. Willingness to assist others in achieving success within overall corporate goals, policies and procedures.
3. Ability to anticipate what needs to be done and to act in advance. Ability to develop new work tasks, execute and apply innovative methods and skills. Develop and effectively communicate and disseminate proposals for new touring and operational models.
4. Strong communication skills to effectively deliver directions, assignments, conduct training sessions and establish expectations on performance to direct reports.
5. Active participation in decisions relating to the selection, promotion, transfer and pay of direct reports and assigned personnel.
6. Understand and administer in a fair and equitable manner the companies' policies and standards of conduct with regards to inappropriate etiquette and performance by following HR's process on documentation, coaching and counseling and write-ups.
7. Provide leadership and management to assigned touring production units by establishing policies and structure to maintain the integrity, efficiency and financial viability of every VStar Entertainment touring production and show.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum +10 years in the Entertainment Industry in a Technical, Operations and/or Management field with a background or understanding of the Transportation industry.
2. Minimum of 5 years touring experience in the Entertainment Industry.
3. Former experience in managing multi-million-dollar production budgets.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents, blue prints, safety manuals and budgets as well as write technical reports and proposals proficiently
5. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions delivered in a variety of forms
6. Possess exceptional communication, organization and leadership abilities
7. Self-motivated, resourceful and can work independently on a multitude of tasks simultaneously
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