Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Jam Filled is a dynamic workplace for like-minded creative artists, we will remind you why you love cartooning: every project is produced with an eye for quality and an ear for fun!

Our Dino Ranch team is looking for a highly skilled Production Manager to help bring this new production to it's full potential!

You'll get to:

• Support the Producer throughout the production, from pre-production through to delivery
• Supervise and provide support, mentorship and guidance to Production Coordinators and Production Assistants
• Act as interim Producer when Producer is absent
• Help develop, create, and manage production schedules and budgets for each department
• Coordinate with Department Heads and clients to manage all deliverables and deadlines, and ensure that weekly quotas and department milestones will be met on schedule
• Partner with Department Heads and Senior Management to manage and document any conflict within each department, and obtain counsel from HR if disciplinary action is required
• Check in regularly with crew and address any issues as they arise, and conduct scheduled artist check-ins and performance reviews
• Work with Production Coordinators and Assistants to assign appropriate workloads to crew and ensure that quotas are realistic and achievable
• Manage the production pipeline and work with Department Heads to make any necessary changes throughout the course of production
• Maintain solid understanding of how changes may affect the budget, scheduling, and overtime, and contribute strategic problem-solving ideas to improve workflow and process
• Ensure that budget and scheduling documents are updated as changes are made to production flow and/or staffing needs
• Strategize with the Producer and CG Supervisor on how to resolve any complexity overages in the budget if they arise
• Help resolve any production and/or inventory issues that arise and flag any related impact on the budget, schedule, and overtime to the Producer
• Track and report retake budget
• Attend Director approvals and assist in driving meetings when required
• Assist Recruitment team in recruitment efforts and conduct interviews with prospective employees as required
• Assist with studio-wide training initiatives for Production staff
• Participate in production management of additional studio projects, such as development projects, when needed
• Other tasks and responsibilities as needed

This will be your JAM if you have:

• 5+ years production experience
• Completed post-secondary education in production or other relevant area of study
• A solid understanding of CG Animation, 2D Animation or Visual Effects production
• Previous experience with Shotgun is required
• Previous experience with ToonBoom Harmony is a definite asset
• Experience with other production management software system(s) is an asset
• An intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the confidence to interact with all levels of employees and clients
• Superior organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and a strong attention to detail
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage conflicting interests
• A positive, approachable demeanor and attitude
• Capability of performing well in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while remaining self-motivated and proactive
• Availability to work flexible hours on occasion to meet challenging deadlines
• Demonstrated interest in working in animation production

What's in it for you?

• Healthcare and dental
• Competitive remuneration
• Outstanding vacation package
• Various activities, team-building events and parties
- Focus on work/life balance

Boat Rocker is committed to hiring and supporting diverse candidates. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as being part of an under-represented and equity-deserving group. This would include people who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ2SI+, and having a disability among others. We also recognize the importance of intersectional identities in our hiring and retention.