Manager, Operations
Illumination(28 days ago)
About this role
The Manager of Operations at Illumination oversees the daily functionality, safety, and presentation of the company’s Santa Monica facilities. The role ensures a high-quality workplace experience for employees and guests while supporting the company’s broader creative and operational objectives. This position manages both the main office and a smaller Universal lot office, maintaining strong relationships with landlords, property managers, and campus partners. It is an onsite leadership role requiring hands-on oversight of operations, budgets, and emergency preparedness.
Required Skills
- Facilities Management
- Preventative Maintenance
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Invoice Review
- Parking Operations
- Event Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Preparedness
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About Illumination
illumination.comIllumination (formerly Illumination Entertainment) is an American animation studio founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007 and part of Universal Pictures/Comcast. The studio produces family‑oriented, character‑driven animated feature films — including the Despicable Me/Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing, and The Grinch franchises — known for broad international appeal and strong box‑office performance. It also drives extensive merchandising, licensing and theme‑park integrations and collaborates with production partners such as Illumination Mac Guff. Illumination focuses on accessible, humor‑led storytelling and iconic characters across films, shorts and brand extensions.