Sr Manager, Scenic Fabrication Ops

The Sr. Manager of Scenic Fabrication Operations is responsible for the overall management of the Scenic Fabrication shop’s day to day operations, projects and personnel. This includes ensuring the success of all projects assigned to the Scenic Fabrication team, delivering on scope within established budget, on schedule and with high client satisfaction. He/she implements and maintains efficient workflows and best practices for schedule, material inventory, vendor and contractors’ management, recruitment, cleanliness, tools, trainings, career planning, personnel management including PTO and pay practice, compliance and safety.Job Duties:Responsible for supervising all aspects of daily operations and projects within the Scenic Fabrication Operations team.Acts as a role model and leader for the team, focusing on learning and continuous improvement.Creates in collaboration with his/her leadership team, training and growth plan for his/her team.Focuses on developing team’s communication skillset with clients and partners in both English and Spanish.Manages small to large scale projects from initiation to closing, including client facing meetings for project initiation, kick-off meetings and status update meetings.Tracks all clients’ demands and ensures on time, on budget and per scope delivery.Manages all necessary activities to align teams and resources for the projects’ success.Provides status reports and ensures proper communication with all stakeholders.Manages risks and creates mitigation plan.Manages the overall labor and inventory budget for assigned department.Oversees the hiring process for all personnel and contractors, ensuring proper and timely onboarding and consistent pay practices.Responsible for accurate data entry in the Workshop software (E2) and Xytech, ensuring that data is current and up to date, reconciling work orders and purchase orders.Develops and maintains vendor relations.Evaluates vendor proposals / quotes and negotiates for best rates and product costs.Assists with evaluation of work requests and supervises the proposal / quote timely creation, review and submission.Acts as the liaison/communication point between the internal and external clients and the Scenic Fabrication team, in collaboration with the project manager and the Scenic Technical Solutions team.Works closely with the Scenic Fabrication Manager, Set Dressing, Project Management and the Scenic Technical Solutions team to assist with any special needs.Manages and approves all new equipment and tool purchase requests.Oversees the creation and execution of the tool maintenance plans, cleaning plan, PTO plan, and overall calendar of activities.Leads the Manager of Scenic Fabrication, Supervisors and Foremen in evaluating, and monitoring the work quality, progress, and high performance of all assigned projects.Evaluates and proposes new software, technology, hardware, and equipment to assist in business development.Ensures that all work is done under the technical guidelines and operations procedures of NBCU/Telemundo and adheres to EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures.Follows policies, applicable laws, and regulations to protect his/her own health and safety as well as that of other workers, the public, and the environment.Presents proactively ideas that support EHS goals and policies to your business or EHS leader.Raises concerns about possible violations of EHS policies to your manager, business and EHS LeaderWorks under the direct supervision of the Director, Production & Scenic Services and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by his management.