Disney Application – Production Manager

Job Description:

The Manager, Health & Safety will ensure that COVID-19 requirements are implemented on-set, during scouts and in shops/offices in conjunction with the UPM and other department heads. The individual will receive training and technical guidance from a team of Production Safety Specialists. The Manager, Health & Safety will report to a Sr Manager – Health & Safety which is part of the DGE Production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise and guide UPM and production to implement changes necessary asap
• Determines and ensures that each production meets the health and safety standards on daily basis in order to continue production
• Provide reports to production management regarding concerns, violations, and compliance
• Ensure required health compliance training for all crew, talent, etc. is provided
• Order and distribute supplies (PPE, disinfectants, etc.)
• Enforce Studio policies and protocols on-set in conjunction with production management
• Establish an on-set network of crew members to assist with implementation and monitoring of the program
• Determine requirements needed for each department to comply with guidelines
• Advise the production on best practices on health and safety related to COVID-19
• Lead COVID-19 health and safety planning in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Manage staffing and supplies for cleaning and disinfecting including cleaning vendors
• Lead and escalate issues to UPM and Safety
• Work with all departments to ensure that staffing is in place to ensure key entry, egress and traffic flow areas are secure
• Oversee testing of all cast & crew as currently outlined in the Return to Work Agreement.
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Manage all test results, including positive cases

Job Requirements:

• Strong problem solver in a highly fast driven creative environment
• Proven strong organizational skills including logistics, time management and scheduling
• Must be a people person who can manage with confidence, maintain policy/protocol with crew, and operate with authority when needed
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Have a willingness to work a production schedule (which is typically 10- 12+ hours per day at least 5 days per week)
• Must be comfortable speaking to groups and providing training
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to varying work environments, possesses a strong pro-active work ethic and quickly adapt to new responsibilities
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge of safety and health standards and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Adapting to latest development of technical skills and industry knowledge

Qualification & Experience:

• OSHA Health & Safety Experience
• Military experience
• Medic / RN / EMT experience
• Experience working on set with feature or television production

Job Details:

Company:  Disney

Vacancy Type:  Part Time

Job Location: London, Ontario, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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