Rigging Department Manager

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The Rigging Department Manager will be responsible for the rigging technician team in the Nashville office, ensuring that the 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 team members.

• Manage, support and coach the warehouse rigging team in their daily equipment management.
• 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 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 maintenance of the equipment.
• Coach and train direct reports on policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Support upper management with budget management.
• Act as a point of contact for teams on the road concerning the technical aspect of equipment.
• Assist with all transfer shipments to other locations.
• Prepare a schedule, budget and labor needs for project execution.
• Work with clients to assure that we meet their needs.
• Monitor the quality of work executed according to Solotech’s standards.
• Identify and eliminate potential risks related to health and security.
• Assist the Director of Rigging with assignments and/or projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s 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 evenings and 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 rigging departments.
• Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (asset).
• Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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.

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

• 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