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NPAA

Technical Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$180 - $230/hr

We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team! POSITION SUMMARY: The Technical Director leads the ...

Tri-C

Lead Theatre Technician

Cleveland, OH

$42K - $55K/yr

... Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use thetheatre facilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates and manages scheduled events ...

CAPA

Lincoln Theatre Audio Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

This position supports the Executive Director, Technical Director, and crew by providing support to ensure efficient event management of both signature programming and patron rentals. The associate ...

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CAPA

Lincoln Theatre Audio Technician

Columbus, OH

This position supports the Executive Director, Technical Director, and crew by providing support to ensure efficient event management of both signature programming and patron rentals. The associate ...

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CAPA

Lincoln Theatre Stagehand

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Specific timing may be adjusted by the Technical Director based on event volume, call frequency, and production complexity. * First 30 Days * Complete required onboarding, safety, emergency-response ...

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CAPA

Lincoln Theatre Stagehand

Columbus, OH

$17 - $22.50/hr

Specific timing may be adjusted by the Technical Director based on event volume, call frequency, and production complexity. First 30 Days Complete required onboarding, safety, emergency-response ...

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CAPA

Lincoln Theatre Stagehand

Columbus, OH

$17 - $22.50/hr

Specific timing may be adjusted by the Technical Director based on event volume, call frequency, and production complexity. * First 30 Days * Complete required onboarding, safety, emergency-response ...

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What is an event technical director?

Event Technical Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of live events, such as conferences, concerts, theater productions, or corporate meetings. They coordinate lighting, sound, video, staging, and other technical components to ensure smooth event execution. This role involves managing technical crews, collaborating with event planners and vendors, and troubleshooting issues during setup and live production. Event Technical Directors must possess strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event technical director?

To thrive as an Event Technical Director, you need a strong background in event production, technical knowledge of audio-visual systems, and experience managing complex logistics, often supported by a degree in event management, technical theater, or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as lighting consoles, soundboards, CAD software, and certifications like CTS or OSHA are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating teams and adapting to changing event needs. These skills ensure seamless event execution, safety, and client satisfaction in high-pressure environments.

What are some common challenges faced by event technical directors during live events, and how can they be managed?

Event Technical Directors often face challenges such as last-minute technical issues, tight timelines, and coordinating multiple teams. Managing unexpected equipment failures or adapting to changes in the event program requires quick problem-solving and strong communication skills. To navigate these challenges, technical directors typically conduct thorough pre-event checks, establish clear communication protocols, and maintain backup plans for critical equipment. Effective collaboration with audio-visual, lighting, and stage teams is crucial to ensure smooth event execution.

What is the difference between Event Technical Director vs Event Producer?

AspectEvent Technical DirectorEvent Producer
Primary FocusTechnical aspects, AV equipment, lighting, soundOverall event planning, logistics, and coordination
Required SkillsTechnical knowledge, AV certifications, troubleshootingProject management, vendor coordination, budgeting
Work EnvironmentTechnical venues, production companiesEvent venues, corporate settings, festivals

The Event Technical Director primarily manages the technical elements of an event, ensuring AV and lighting run smoothly. The Event Producer oversees the entire event planning process, coordinating logistics and vendors. While both roles collaborate closely, the Technical Director focuses on technical execution, whereas the Producer handles overall event management.

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Technical Director

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous, earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Director leads the automotive coatings technical organization across assigned product lines, customers, and locations. This role oversees technical support, product development, technology transfer, new product launches, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while partnering with commercial, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to drive business growth and operational excellence. The position also develops technical talent, establishes technical standards, ensures compliance with quality and customer requirements, and manages departmental priorities and budgets.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the development and execution of the annual and 5-year technology strategy for assigned automotive coatings businesses, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, technology roadmaps, business plans, and regional growth objectives.
  • Identify current and future technology needs for the North American automotive coatings market and communicate those needs to global affiliates, internal leadership, customers, and suppliers as appropriate.
  • Direct technical resources supporting OEM and related automotive coatings programs, including pretreatment, electrocoat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, plastic parts coatings, color development, testing, analytical support, and product/process improvement activities.
  • Protect and grow existing business by ensuring strong line support, timely issue resolution, effective root cause analysis, customer communication, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Lead technical programs that support new customer approvals, product launches, technology transfers, localization initiatives, raw material changes, cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and performance improvement.
  • Partner with commercial, manufacturing, quality, field technical service, supply chain, and executive leadership to prioritize projects, resolve business-critical issues, support customer strategy, and align technical activities with company objectives.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with key OEM, tier customer, supplier, toll manufacturer, and global affiliate contacts to support technical collaboration, business development, and long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee development, validation, specification, transfer, and commercialization of automotive coatings formulations and related manufacturing, storage, quality control, raw material, and work-off requirements.
  • Review customer operating conditions, line trial results, product performance data, and technical staff recommendations to determine appropriate actions for product optimization and customer support.
  • Provide technical consultation to customers, on-site service representatives, and internal teams, including travel to customer facilities, production sites, laboratories, and affiliate locations as business needs require.
  • Manage departmental operating and capital budgets, support future business planning, and ensure technical resources are deployed effectively against the highest business priorities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain technical standards, SOPs, laboratory practices, quality system requirements, training programs, and customer-specific requirements, including support for internal, external, and compliance audits.
  • Lead talent development within the technical organization by setting expectations, coaching managers and employees, identifying training needs, supporting succession planning, and promoting a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable culture.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental expectations, customer standards, and prudent laboratory practices; lead or assign appropriate lead for corrective actions for safety concerns, near misses, and process gaps.
  • Facilitate regular technical reviews, project meetings, escalation discussions, and management updates to communicate priorities, trends, risks, action plans, and progress on key initiatives.
  • Provide departmental support for supplier qualification, raw material evaluation, analytical testing, toll manufacturing transfer, supplier quality audits, technical agreements, confidentiality agreements, and joint development activities as required.
  • Research new technologies, materials, processes, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation, localization, quality improvement, cost savings, sustainability, and competitive differentiation.
  • Serve as the technical representative for assigned sites, customers, audits, and strategic initiatives, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned by executive leadership.

POSTION QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of BS degree in Chemistry or related scientific field; MS degree preferred
  • Experience in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment; 10+ years of experience in industrial or automotive (OEM) preferred
  • A broad base of scientific knowledge and experience in chemistry, coatings, and polymers

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