Job Description
Overview of the Set Crew Supervisor role
This leadership role is designed to ensure a safe and efficient workload for the Set Crew team across the photo studios and set shop. Set Crew Supervisors are responsible for coordinating weekly and daily tasks with the team, aligning them with the overall production schedule. They work closely with fabrication supervisors to manage workflow and oversee the daily operations of all set strikes and installations. Additionally, they collaborate with fellow set shop supervisors, creative directors, and the set shop manager to support sourcing and production needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervising full-time staff and supporting overhire
- Train team members on: strike, installation, and Set Shop best practices.
- Supervise select overhire working on install, strike, demo, organization, etc
- Assigning incoming daily tasks to appropriate team members
- Training new team members and teaching them standards techniques and skills
- Identify opportunities for team member development
- Monitor set installation, to ensure that sets are installed safely, on schedule, and to project specifications.
- Maintain a customer service mindset when working with our brand partners
- Collaborate with brand partners to ensure a safe working environment for all teams
- Organize sets and set components to ensure clean, efficient, and well-maintained asset storage.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to troubleshooting within varying timelines and team availability.
- Coordinate installations, strike, and daily tasks with leadership peers
- Keep management informed of daily changes
- Collaborate to identify and implement opportunities to increase efficiency
- Proactive with investigating challenges and collaboratively troubleshooting solutions and efficiently prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resources.
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of set building process.
- Coordinate workflow throughout the set shop, paint shop, storage warehouse, and studio spaces in a fast-paced environment
- Interpret scenic design packets and renders to ensure installations align with design plans.
- Manage efficient workflow by prioritizing set assembly and maximizing available resources across teams.
Criteria - 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role
- Experience training people in a shop setting with a volume of traffic moving about the space
- Demonstrated ability to manage up and work with cross-functional partners to manage workload expectations
- We are looking for proactive, out-of-the-box thinkers. Driven and passionate about authentic scenery, attention to detail, and customer service.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read and interpret building diagrams and plans
- General proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of wood shop, paint shop , and warehouse.
- Possess a sense of urgency focused on details, accuracy, and efficiency
- Excellent communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to move and/or lift up to 50 lbs; heavier structures with team assist
- Excellent communications skills regarding reading, written and verbal language (English) to effectively work with team members and cross functioning teams
- Create and promote a safe, clean, and organized working environment
Our Culture & Values We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
Benefits - A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning - In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $71,400-$83,850 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
About Us Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.