Crew Lead- Commercial Tent/ Mezz

InProduction is the leading provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the U.S. live events industry. The Company is a valuable partner to event organizers throughout the entire venue transformation process, with core services including design and fabrication, delivery and installation, on-site execution, and tear down. These services span a variety of end verticals including golf, motorsports, music festivals, other sports & entertainment, and corporate events. InProduction maintains a total commitment to excellence for an exceptional outcome at every event.

The Company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in, and manage, a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.

The Crew Lead directly manages a crew of 5-10 to build and takedown event structures according to plan.  InProduction has solid planning, scheduling and communication systems in place.  Organization, communication, attention to detail and follow up are critical for success in this position.  https://youtu.be/6JR5tJ6cm3Y

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with on site foreman / project manager, sales team, clients, and their crew.
• Able and willing to teach and mentor. 
• Consistently stellar reliability / attendance / behavior.
• Gives both positive reinforcement as well as constructive feedback to their crew.  Is also open to and responds well to constructive feedback. 
• Holds themselves and others accountable.
• Thinks critically and plans properly to get the job done.  Able to formulate and communicate a plan for the day in keeping with the build schedule.  Excellent delegator.
• Manages individual and group morale.  Keeps their crew consistently productive.
• Adjust and communicate schedules as needed to align with immediate needs of production and/or client demand.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Ensures all safety / fall protection / OSHA procedures & requirements are met and in place.  Ensures all of their crew does the same.

Requirements

• Shows competence in building.  For example : proper base plate layout, pie installs, assembling and raising a structure and installation of glass / doors.
• Knowledgeable of company tent / mezz inventory and knows how, and when to use it.
• Safely operates : scissor lift, 4wd forklift and man-lift.
• Maintains and tracks an inventory of all InProduction tools as well as keeps necessary personal tools on hand .
• Can effectively use company technology, phones, computers, etc.  
• Able to interpret job drawings.
• Promptly notifies operations of material needs or shortages.
• 2-3 years of schedule planning experience.
• Up to 75% travel.
• Bilingual English and Spanish candidates are highly desired.

Work Environment

• May be required to work outdoors.
• Exposure to noise.
• Working around moving machinery.
• Exposure to dust.
• Safety clothing and equipment may be required to be worn.
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Benefits

• Full time / Hourly. 
• Overtime Pay. 
• Single Hotel Room on the Road.
• Health, Dental, Vision,  Life Insurance Benefits.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.