General Manager

28th July, 2026

The Company Our Client is an event production and fabrication company based in Los Angeles and looking for a leader for a General Manager role for the team. They are an exciting event production company creating events, installations and custom builds for Fortune 500 brands, agencies and projects.

The Role
The General Manager is an executive leader, overseeing all the physical and operational structure of the business. Role is in office in Los Angeles.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full oversight and management of production operations - warehouse, crew, equipment, facilities, fleet, logistics, etc.
• Acting as senior operations lead - building and leading operations team, managing staffing/onboarding needs for production, and partnering with Director of Production to ensure all needs are met
• Enforcing safety, insurance and compliance standards
• Managing equipment, warehouse and inventory operations - across management, utilization, execution, organization, strategy and safety/compliance
• Managing fleet and physical plant operations - across functionality, maintenance, scheduling, and infrastructure improvements
• Maintaining and improving workflows
• Owning all Operations P&L
• Client & vendor relationship management and communications
• Day to day management of a team of staff. Must ensure all staff adhere to company culture, values and deliver to the highest level
• Managing project timelines, production schedules, critical paths, run sheets and supplier contracts
• Ensuring the highest level of service to all clients
• Reports into the CEO

This Job is Ideal for Someone who has

• 7-10 years Event Production experience required, preferably as a Director of Head of role, within event production, fabrication, scenic shop, A/V, or event operations
• Proven experience leading large scale event production projects from pre production to strike
• Proven experience working with multiple clients and projects simultaneously
• Familiarity within a scenic/fabrication environment - working with crews, inventory, warehouse, vendors and fleets
• Strong project management skills
• Strong staff management experience
• Strong Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for events and drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure agency environment
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience managing and writing Client briefs
• Proven experience managing large event production budgets
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills
• Flexible, dependable, detail orientated, innovative, motivated and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional events
• A thorough understanding of permitting standards and procurement
• Ability to work independently and efficiently remotely. This role will be remote to start and eventually will return to office once permitted.
• The Candidate must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed; as well as participate in overnight travel for events
• Local and interstate travel may be required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000 + bonus + benefits annually, dependent on experience. The salary is based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, job-related qualifications, complexity of the role, market considerations, geographic location and region, and budgetary considerations. This is the anticipated base salary component of the total compensation package, which may include additional company benefits such as bonuses, commission, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All Candidates applying for this job must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About KIN + CO.
FIND YOUR EVENT TRIBE. KIN + CO. is a boutique event recruitment agency, focused on engaging top events talent for our Clients across the industry.

We undertake all recruitment activities in accordance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws at the Federal and State level. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, marital status, sex, ancestry, age, disability/handicap, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

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