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Manager, Production OperationsPeloton is seeking a Manager, Production Operations to guide technical production operations across our live and recorded programming. This role is responsible for building a consistent, scalable operating model that supports high-quality execution across all productions, shifts, and teams. As Manager, Production Operations, you will lead Supervisors and Production Assistants, strengthen frontline operational structures, drive standardization across workflows, strengthen resource planning, and partner cross-functionally to ensure productions run smoothly, efficiently, and seamlessly. This role relies on live production fluency, including hands-on multi-camera directing and technical directing experience in live or recorded production environments. It is ideal for a collaborative leader who can balance day-to-day operational oversight with long-term process improvement, team development, and organizational clarity.The ideal candidate brings deep experience in operations management within technical production environments, direct experience leading or participating in multi-camera control room environments, strong live production knowledge, excellent people leadership, and the technical fluency to participate meaningfully in production decisions. You should demonstrate strong judgment in live show conditions, including the ability to make clear, timely decisions in the control room when productions are active and conditions are changing.Your Daily Impact At PelotonOversee daily production operations across shifts, ensuring productions run to schedule and teams execute smoothly and consistentlyLead daily team operations through clear communication, structured support, and shared performance standardsMentor Supervisors as people leaders, building clear structure, accountability, and strong performance standards across the teamOversee Production Assistants, ensuring clear role expectations, effective day-to-day support, development, and consistent performance across productions and shiftsCreate and maintain scalable workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operating frameworks that support consistency across productionsDefine escalation protocols and ensure issues are resolved consistently, with trends reviewed to inform operational improvementsPartner with the Global Production Scheduling Team to design effective shift planning, PTO coverage, and operational balanceBuild structured training programs that strengthen supervisor capability and improve consistency in team leadership and executionLead inclusive hiring and performance enablement for Supervisors, Assistant Production Directors, and Production Assistants, supporting team growth and long-term capability buildingMonitor quality and operational performance trends, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes that strengthen executionCoordinate across departments to remove blockers, improve communication, and strengthen end-to-end production workflowsPartner with Studio Operations to ensure studio readiness, operational uptime, and seamless support for productionsBuild effective relationships with mid-level stakeholders to ensure communication standards are clear, consistent, and effective across teamsOptimize tools, workflows, and team processes, driving adoption and continuous improvement across Production OperationsAnalyze operational trends and report performance insights, risks, and recommendations to senior leadershipProvide steady control room leadership during live and recorded productions, supporting clear communication, timely decision-making, and consistent execution under active show conditionsCore FocusBuild consistency across all productions through supportive systems, standards, and executionDevelop scalable workflows and SOPs that support operational excellence as the business growsGuide Supervisors to grow as confident decision-makers and people managersFoster efficiency, quality, accountability, and cross-functional alignment across Production OperationsSupport strong technical execution across multi-camera and live production environmentsStrengthen control room leadership, decision-making, and communication standards during active productionsWhat Success Looks LikeProduction operations run consistently and effectively without dependency on individual team membersSupervisors lead autonomously, make sound decisions, and guide team performance with confidenceTeams operate within a clear structure, supported by comprehensive training, communication, and mutual accountabilitySOPs and workflows are documented, adopted, and continuously improvedOperational quality, efficiency, and readiness improve over time through clear planning, leadership, and executionTechnical production execution is consistent, reliable, and aligned across live and recorded programmingControl room decision-making remains clear, timely, and effective during active productionsYou Bring To Peloton7+ years of experience in operations management, ideally within a live broadcast, studio, or technical production environmentHands-on experience with multi-camera directing and technical directing in live or recorded production environmentsDemonstrated control room leadership, with sound judgment under live show conditions and the ability to make clear, timely decisions during active productionsStrong technical production background and understanding of live production workflowsTechnical fluency sufficient to participate meaningfully in production discussions, troubleshoot operational issues, and partner effectively with technical teamsExperience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environmentProven ability to build structure, improve workflows, and lead operational changeStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functionsExperience developing teams through coaching, training, performance enablement, and clear accountabilityStrong organizational skills, sound judgment, and excellent attention to detailProficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, and media production tools and systems

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