Production Manager

Entreprise
Weezevent offers solutions to event organisers that give a unique experience to users. Worldwide, more than 300,000 event organisers use our intuitive and innovative SaaS solutions for cashless, ticketing, CRM, staff management and access control.
The technology enhances the visitors’ experience and allows organisers to efficiently manage their event. PlayPass creates the missing link between the visitor, the organisers, the retailers and the sponsors.
We are a rapidly growing company with an entrepreneurial spirit and ambitious international plans launched in 2008 (French Tech Next40, Fast500 EMEA prize), always at the forefront of innovation (Grand Prix de l'Innovation) and financially solid.
Our clients operate in all event sectors, in Europe and Canada: Festi' Neuch, Gurtenfestival, Paléo, PSG, Formula 1, etc.).
Thanks to the investment and passion of the teams, we are the European leader in cashless technology.
Weezevent today invites you to join the adventure with a Production manager position (M/F) based in Switzerland office in Lausanne.
Poste
At the national level, your missions are varied and include three key points:
Shipments
- Preparation of the gear for events booking (clean, charge, configure, organise)
- Planning and supervision of local shipments
- Validation of invoices from shipment companies
- Return of the gear to the warehouse
- Device tracking
- Follow-up on Mushu Bookings

Warehouse management
- Inventories
- Maintenance of the gear
- Supervision of the seasonal team of warehouse assistants
- Ordering of side gear (chargers, production kits, etc.)
- Management of vehicles for the delivery team

Staff management
- Retain a pool of technicians (around thirty) with regular contact with technicians to find out their availability.
- Create a human resources allocation schedule for events: anticipate human needs in advance with event project managers and plan backup solutions if necessary
- Train technicians before they arrive in the field : set up a checklist
- Manage technicians' remuneration : payment and check invoices
- Manage technicians' expenses : obtain all professional expenses and supporting documents, control these expenses, centralise and make these expenses available by event and ensure they are re-invoiced
- Implement Weezevent best practice processes in the field: deployment/withdrawal of equipment and behaviour to adopt (communication, attire, etc.)
- Set up reporting on technicians' performance

The events sector is seasonal with a peak of activity from April to September. Over this period, the missions can evolve according to the needs. Outside of this period, from October to March, the position is part-time, with one day worked per week.
Profil
You are a natural born leader, always in control of the situation. Sudden changes or problems don’t impact or phase you.
- You are competent at planning and execution, briefing and debriefing people;
- You are an emphatic people-person that knows how to get the best out of a crew;
- You work meticulously and pay attention to details;
- You are flexible with your working hours and days (available to attend events at weekends and on public holidays) - this is no 9 to 5 job;
- You have a good ICT knowledge and are eager to learn more;
- You speak fluently French and English, German is a big Plus. Any other language would be a plus;
In return for your expertise and commitment, Weezevent offers a challenging, varied and responsible job in a lively and dynamic environment in an exciting sector, at the forefront of innovation in the entertainment industry. You will be part of a young, entrepreneurial, dedicated and enthusiastic team.. Both a freelance contract and an employee contract can be negotiated.
All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.