As location managers, we are responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of our assigned location(s). Depending on the nature of the business, this location may be a retail unit, a production facility, a construction site, etc. Our duties usually include management and supervision of personnel, scheduling, and logistics. They may also include, where applicable, responsibility for product handling, application services, customer satisfaction, etc. We are also tasked with developing and implementing business plans that maximize the profitability of our location. In the film industry, the term location manager has a more specific meaning. Those of us working in the film industry are responsible for finding and securing filming locations. We obtain usage permits and coordinate all the necessary logistics around the on-location shooting process.
Core tasks:
- supervising assigned staff
- assigning tasks, scheduling
- ensuring location and operations are conform to company standards, policies and regulations
- developing and implementing location business plan in accordance with business goals