Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor at Flying Bark Productions manages daily production, including scheduling and tracking within specific departments, while developing artists. They collaborate with Production Coordinators, Dept Supervisors, and Lead Artists to ensure adequate resources. The role involves creating and maintaining efficient schedules, overseeing daily operations of Animation and Character Layout, tracking deliverables, monitoring approvals, and ensuring milestones are met. This position requires a high level of experience in animation production and strong management skills.

Must Have

• Work with the Line Producer in creating and maintaining an efficient schedule for these departments in the production
• Oversee daily operations of the Animation and Character Layout departments to ensure efficient flow of work through the facility
• Review and track requirements for deliverables and delivery deadlines
• Track all deliveries, schedule reviews and monitor approvals
• Ensure that weekly quota, milestones and production deadlines are met for each department
• Participate in production planning meetings with supervisors and technology teams as required throughout production
• Generate weekly reports, as defined by the Line Producer
• Assist with the organization and management of the Supervisor’s schedules
• Undertake any additional production duties and responsibilities as requested by the Line Producer
• High level experience (6+ years) in animation film production, series production or equivalent
• Experience with all parts of the animation production pipeline, from story department to final delivery in a professional production environment
• Experience with all aspects of production management, including schedule management, personnel and performance management
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project or equivalent and Shotgun
• Expert organizational skills
• Superior personnel management and team building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and attitude to diffuse conflict, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working environment
• Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines
• Ability to pull together and focus diverse teams of artists

Perks & Benefits

• Work on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series
• Industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities
• Breakfast is served daily
• Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar
• Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council
• Dog-friendly studio
• Hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer
• Career development, training and support opportunities
• Inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and celebrated
• Access to mental health resources and free counselling via Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act
• Holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super
• Access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.

Prioritising candidates based in Sydney, no remote opportunities available.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day production including scheduling and tracking within a specific department(s) while managing artists to their full potential. Needs to work closely with the Production Coordinators, Dept Supervisors and Lead Artists to maintain the proper amount of resources throughout the project.

About the role:

• Work with the Line Producer in creating and maintaining an efficient schedule for these departments in the production;
• Oversee daily operations of the Animation and Character Layout departments to ensure efficient flow of work through the facility;
• Review and track requirements for deliverables and delivery deadlines;
• Track all deliveries, schedule reviews and monitor approvals;
• Ensure that weekly quota, milestones and production deadlines are met for each department;
• Participate in production planning meetings with supervisors and technology teams as required throughout production;
• Generate weekly reports, as defined by the Line Producer;
• Assist with the organization and management of the Supervisor’s schedules;
• Undertake any additional production duties and responsibilities as requested by the Line Producer;
• And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

About you:

• High level experience (6+ years) in animation film production, series production or equivalent;
• Experience with all parts of the animation production pipeline, from story department to final delivery in a professional production environment;
• Experience with all aspects of production management, including schedule management, personnel and performance management;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project or equivalent and Shotgun.
• Expert organizational skills;
• Superior personnel management and team building skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and attitude to diffuse conflict, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working environment;
• Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material;
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines;
• Ability to pull together and focus diverse teams of artists;

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.