Manager-Scenic Fabrication
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Manager-Scenic Fabrication is responsible for providing leadership to various Salaried Cast Members who oversee the coordination, fabrication, maintenance, and ongoing preservation of both new and existing scenic elements.
This is a full-time salaried position that will report to the Senior Manager-Art Studio/Services and Scenic Fabrication.
What You Will Do:
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to hourly Production Artisan, Warehouse, and Support Cast Members, Scenic Fabrication Managers, and other salaried leaders as assigned
Foster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, teamwork, and professional development while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Lead the strategic planning, daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Miller Warehouse facility while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Communicate operational performance, key initiatives, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership through regular updates and reporting
Drive business operations by overseeing budgeting, bidding, job workflow, billing processes, and financial governance to ensure fiscal accountability and operational consistency
Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and facility asset management programs to support efficient and effective operations
Oversee staffing plans, labor scheduling, timekeeping, labor tracking, and workforce utilization while leveraging labor reporting tools to optimize operational performance
Provide direction and oversight for daily work schedules, timesheet administration, fabrication requests, inventory management, and asset-tracking processes
Partner closely with leaders and teams across Art Studio/Services, Scenic Fabrication, Production, Operations, and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to ensure effective collaboration, communication, and project execution
Required Qualifications & Skills:
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in live entertainment, event production, fabrication, manufacturing, warehousing, or a related industry
Proven experience leading, coaching, developing, and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational environment
Demonstrated knowledge of scenic fabrication, production operations, or related technical disciplines within a high-volume setting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and other business software tools
Dynamic problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to drive results across diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution, collaboration, and stakeholder management
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Experience managing a production shop, fabrication facility, warehouse operation, or similar production environment
Advanced expertise in project management, production planning, workflow optimization, and process improvement
Experience managing operational budgets, capital projects, and vendor partnerships
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Theatre Production, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred
Additional Information:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $95,500.00-$128,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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