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Production Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, food processing, electronics, and consumer goods regularly file LCAs for this title. Prevailing wage compliance at Level II or III is standard for mid-career candidates.
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Hancher Auditorium and the Office of Performing Arts & Engagement is seeking to hire a 100% full-time Production Manager.
Step into the spotlight at Hancher Auditorium, a university arts presenter on a thriving arts campus! As our Production Manager, you will serve as an expert production-focused facilitator between Hancher Auditorium and a range of constituents, including visiting artists and companies, faculty and student performers, production colleagues in the academic Performing Arts Production Unit, faculty/staff/student campus partners at-large, student production staff, union laborers, and community members.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Analyze, research and identify strategic needs, and allocate resources appropriately.
- Work with programming staff to determine viability of, plan for, and execute a range of performances and campus-focused artist residencies.
- Determine communication plan for unit and oversee appropriate channels and frequency of communication to departments, support staff, faculty directors, guests.
- Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff: ensure staff are compliant with UI policies and procedures.
- Design and manage the system for mentorship and training of students who serve as essential staff for Hancher.
- And More!
- For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Hancher is a 50+ year-old university arts presenter housed in a multifaceted facility (opened in 2016). We present 80+ season events annually, support student performing arts productions, host institutional events like commencements and department celebrations, and serve the wider community. Our work builds toward the University of Iowa's overall performing arts vision and we are a key partner in the Performing Arts at Iowa collaboration between our academic departments (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts), academic production unit, and Hancher Auditorium. Hancher reports to the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement within the Office of the Provost.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or stage management, or equivalent combination of related education and experience is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Demonstrates considerable (typically 3-5 years) experience in technical production including a practical knowledge of theatrical systems to include: lighting, performance sound, rigging and personnel management.
- Demonstrates considerable experience working in a multipurpose facility presenting events including Broadway, dance, theater, orchestra, chamber music as well as popular/commercial events.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience working with professional touring companies.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience in management.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience working with union laborers. Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates a history of excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working, scheduling, and negotiating agreement terms with professional stagehands union is highly desirable.
- Experience working within an educational institution.
TO APPLY
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium
Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $70,000 – $77,500 with Competitive Benefits
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Classification Title: Production Mgmt Manager
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
COMPENSATION
- Pay Level: 5A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 70,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Organization: Provost
- Contact Name: Monica Frank
- Contact Email: monica-frank@uiowa.edu
INTRODUCTION
Hancher Auditorium and the Office of Performing Arts & Engagement is seeking to hire a 100% full-time Production Manager.
Step into the spotlight at Hancher Auditorium, a university arts presenter on a thriving arts campus! As our Production Manager, you will serve as an expert production-focused facilitator between Hancher Auditorium and a range of constituents, including visiting artists and companies, faculty and student performers, production colleagues in the academic Performing Arts Production Unit, faculty/staff/student campus partners at-large, student production staff, union laborers, and community members.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Analyze, research and identify strategic needs, and allocate resources appropriately.
- Work with programming staff to determine viability of, plan for, and execute a range of performances and campus-focused artist residencies.
- Determine communication plan for unit and oversee appropriate channels and frequency of communication to departments, support staff, faculty directors, guests.
- Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff: ensure staff are compliant with UI policies and procedures.
- Design and manage the system for mentorship and training of students who serve as essential staff for Hancher.
- And More!
- For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Hancher is a 50+ year-old university arts presenter housed in a multifaceted facility (opened in 2016). We present 80+ season events annually, support student performing arts productions, host institutional events like commencements and department celebrations, and serve the wider community. Our work builds toward the University of Iowa's overall performing arts vision and we are a key partner in the Performing Arts at Iowa collaboration between our academic departments (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts), academic production unit, and Hancher Auditorium. Hancher reports to the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement within the Office of the Provost.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or stage management, or equivalent combination of related education and experience is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Demonstrates considerable (typically 3-5 years) experience in technical production including a practical knowledge of theatrical systems to include: lighting, performance sound, rigging and personnel management.
- Demonstrates considerable experience working in a multipurpose facility presenting events including Broadway, dance, theater, orchestra, chamber music as well as popular/commercial events.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience working with professional touring companies.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience in management.
- Demonstrates reasonable experience working with union laborers. Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates a history of excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working, scheduling, and negotiating agreement terms with professional stagehands union is highly desirable.
- Experience working within an educational institution.
TO APPLY
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium
Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $70,000 – $77,500 with Competitive Benefits
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Classification Title: Production Mgmt Manager
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
COMPENSATION
- Pay Level: 5A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 70,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Organization: Provost
- Contact Name: Monica Frank
- Contact Email: monica-frank@uiowa.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Manager
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to production management duties. Industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management degrees clear this bar cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Search LCA filings by NAICS industry code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified LCAs under the Production Occupations SOC group. This shows which manufacturers and processors have active H-1B filings for this title, not just which companies claim to sponsor on job postings.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure for work authorization. For Production Manager roles in food processing or defense supply chains, E-Verify is often mandatory, so these employers handle H-1B paperwork more routinely than others.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Production Manager openings on Migrate Mate by H-1B filing history to surface employers who have sponsored this exact title before. This cuts time spent on postings where sponsorship is unconfirmed and lets you focus outreach on proven sponsors.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B adjudication runs three to six months. If your offer letter sets a start date within 90 days, ask the employer to file with premium processing through USCIS for a 15-business-day decision window. Confirm this before signing any employment agreement.
Align your O*NET profile to your job description
Pull the O*NET profile for Production Manager and cross-check it against your offer letter's listed duties. If the employer's job description omits degree requirements or lists duties outside the O*NET scope, ask HR to revise it before the LCA is filed to reduce RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Production Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS scrutinizes Production Manager petitions more closely than pure technical roles because some employers list the position as requiring any bachelor's degree. Your employer's job description should specify a relevant degree field, not just any degree.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Production Managers?
Semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive parts, and packaged food processing are the industries with the strongest LCA filing history for Production Manager titles. You can verify this directly through the OFLC Wage Search by filtering on the relevant SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers with verified H-1B filing history so you can target your applications efficiently.
How does prevailing wage apply to Production Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Production Manager in your work location, determined by experience level. Most mid-career candidates fall at wage Level II or III. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying this wage before USCIS even sees the petition. You can check the applicable wage for your location using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch Production Manager employers while on H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition with USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't fallen out of status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved. The new employer must file a non-frivolous petition and you must have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days.
Does a Production Manager role at a smaller manufacturer have lower H-1B approval odds?
Employer size doesn't directly affect approval odds, but smaller manufacturers may face more USCIS scrutiny if they haven't filed H-1B petitions before or if the job description is vague. The petition strength depends on how clearly the job duties establish specialty occupation requirements. Targeting employers with a prior LCA filing history for this title, which you can identify through OFLC data, reduces this risk considerably.