Technical Sourcing & Production Manager

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Were Fever the worlds leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach were revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month our platform inspires over 300 million people in 55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology helping them scale innovate and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results Weve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix F.C. Barcelona and Primavera Sound presented international award-winning experiences and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive right

To achieve our mission we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience

Now lets discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fevers mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Technical Sourcing & Production Manager will sit within the CAPEX Sourcing Team to support global project delivery teams by providing technical leadership throughout supplier identification evaluation fabrication and project delivery for global entertainment projects. The role ensures that selected vendors possess the technical operational and manufacturing capabilities required to deliver project objectives and that fabricated equipment technology and scenic elements are successfully transitioned from supplier production into local project installation and operational readiness.

• Vendor capability assessment - Evaluate suppliers for manufacturing capability production capacity quality systems scalability export readiness previous project performance and alignment with project requirements. Assess production methods equipment workforce quality processes and previous experience delivering comparable projects.
• Technical sourcing support - Conduct technical due diligence prototype reviews and first article evaluations as required. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) planning and establish technical acceptance criteria. Proactively identify technical manufacturing schedule logistics and quality risks and work with project teams and suppliers to develop mitigation plans.
• Production monitoring & vendor management - Identify production risks delays and quality concerns. Coordinate inspections and factory acceptance activities. Monitor supplier performance against quality schedule and delivery expectations. Coordinate inspections Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) corrective actions and quality documentation. Drive issue resolution and escalation management to minimize impacts to project delivery.
• Project handover & installation readiness - Work with suppliers and site teams to ensure smooth delivery and operational readiness including packaging requirements transportation methods installation sequencing site constraints commissioning requirements acceptance testing spare parts planning maintenance documentation training requirements and punch-list closeout activities.
• Industry and supplier business development - Attend trade shows conventions and supplier exhibitions. Develop and maintain a qualified global supplier network including supplier performance history technical capabilities manufacturing specialties and regional market intelligence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years of experience in entertainment production themed entertainment live events exhibitions scenic fabrication manufacturing or related industries
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes quality assurance systems and production methodologies.
• Experience supporting procurement activities technical specifications and supplier selection processes.
• Experience with international logistics customs considerations import/export requirements and transportation planning.
• Experience with packaging engineering and asset preservation for touring reusable or multi-location installations.
• Ability to balance technical requirements cost schedule and supplier capabilities when making recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in changing project environments.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with China-based suppliers and manufacturers.
• Mandarin language skills or demonstrated experience working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.
• Experience delivering themed entertainment attractions experiential installations live events exhibitions or large-scale entertainment projects.
• Experience with scenic structures themed environments audio video lighting systems interactive technologies custom machinery attractions or related entertainment products.
• Experience supporting touring productions touring exhibitions roadshows or travelling entertainment projects with a strong understanding of logistics packaging transportation installation dismantling storage and redeployment across multiple venues and jurisdictions.

Success in this role may be measured by:

• Successful qualification of new strategic suppliers.
• On-time completion of factory acceptance and production milestones.
• Reduced supplier quality issues and rework.
• Improved manufacturing readiness before installation.
• Successful handover of fabricated equipment to project teams and operations.
• Expansion and development of the APAC supplier network.

You can expect to join a group of diverse hardworking team players where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills cross-cultural communication and maturity throughout their experiences.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Attractive compensation package and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Health insurance
• Work in the heart of the city with possible travel across our markets
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young international team of talented people to work with!

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