Audio Department Head - Clearwing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Audio Department Head assumes primary responsibility for managing everyday operations of all areas of the audio team: speakers, amps, drive racks, consoles etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Employee Supervision
  • Supervise training of new hires in the Audio Department
  • Supervise Audio departments
  • Provide employee coaching and resolve department and employee issues
  • Perform annual employee appraisals
• Department Management
  • Input into ERP software to accurately track, manage, and utilize company owned assets
  • Coordination of company inventory between departments and other offices, utilizing gear to its fullest capacity on a global scale
  • Ensure that equipment leaves the shop at or above company standards, within the constraints of the client's specifications including the responsibility to meet client specific deadlines
  • Coordinate the warehouse flow of inbound and outbound gear with other departments
  • Develop and/or improve packaging of Clair systems
  • Collaborate on a regular basis with Clair operations personnel
  • Forecast staffing and labor needs during peak seasons
  • Perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of this job while exercising independent judgment and discretion.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to various groups of internal and external customers
• The ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage and lead various departments by establishing goals and providing direction
• Advanced knowledge of signal flow principals
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and efficiently
• Must be available by phone or email during off hours
• Must be computer literate with a willingness to improve knowledge base moving forward
• Familiar with the use of usual office machinery, timecard systems, and a security system

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with audio electronics, console, speakers, amps, RF, and comm systems
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching employees