Studio Operations Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Walt Disney Animation Studios
Description
As part of our Studio Operations team the role of Studio Operations Manager is dedicated to making our studio a collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and fun place to work.
Job Duties:
- Ensure the Animation Studio provides an optimum environment for creativity, collaboration, and productivity
- Support the facilities development of a new studio and growing organization as new teams join, including hiring and onboarding the operations team
- Support the Studio Leadership team in office build out and any office transitions
- Key point of contact for new studio buildout project management and construction
- Plan studio facilities and resources in line with a rapidly growing studio
- Identify, set up and manage studio operations vendors and suppliers
- Manage procurement of office, first aid, kitchen supplies, food and beverages
- Work with the creative departments to drive space planning and coordinate moves
- Supervise general upkeep of offices, meeting rooms, kitchens & common areas, identify and address repair requirements, spot cleaning, wear and tear, cleanliness as necessary
- Coordinate with Technology to assure a workspace is ready for new employees
- Oversee new hire coordination for operations, including desk setup, security and orientation
- Partner with the studio leadership team to curate events such as studio all hands, offsite events, lunches, and training classes
- Manage and plan the Studio Operations annual budget
- Maintain department purchase card and allocate expenses to proper charge codes/budget areas
- Serve as liaison with property management company to address building maintenance and any facilities issues
- Serve as onsite liaison for all facility vendors and manage/maintain vendor relations and delivery
- Researching, monitoring and implementing best practices and guidelines with respect to employee safety and building protocols
- Oversee studio art supply inventory/requests
- Organize and implement a crisis management plan
- Manage and ensure security protocols that are required
- Manage and mentor the operations staff
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in facilities management, entertainment/studio environment a plus. Experience of working in a rapidly growing organization a plus
- Experience of an office buildout a plus
- Proficiency in GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar) and Slack
- Motivated, creative and highly curious nature
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
- Ability to be professional and provide a welcoming experience to fellow employees
- Ability to prioritize multiple, at times conflicting, demands and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
- A great communicator that can build strong working relationships with vendors, internal and external partners
- Hold a drivers license
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