Operations Manager

2-15 26th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102
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Job Description

CHIEF OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITION


The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring all equipment needed for the production of events is delivered and returned on schedule.


General Responsibilities:

  • Managing a team of full-time and part-time Warehouse Crew, and Truck Drivers.
  • Scheduling and distributing a weekly work calendar for the Operations team.
  • Scheduling all deliveries and returns.
  • Mastery of software including: Flex Rental Solutions, Lasso, and Asana.
  • Ensuring Warehouse Crew maintains a clean, organized warehouse.
  • Ensuring Truck Drivers maintain clean, fueled, and mechanical maintenance of the trucks.
  • Responsible for managing the Inventory of company owned equipment.
  • Responsible for maintaining a Maintenance Schedule and logbook for rental inventory, warehouse equipment, office equipment, and trucks.


Budgetary:
  • Track hours worked by the Operations team, and manage overtime expenses.
  • Responsibility for tracking expenses related to recovery and repair of missing/damaged equipment.
  • Track and report on on-time delivery and properly pulled shows.


Management:
  • Hold daily check-ins & weekly round-up meetings with the Operations Team to create accountability for daily work, and disseminate pertinent information.
  • Manage the morale and welfare of the Operations Team.


Operations:


MAINTENANCE
  • Accountable for the maintenance plan for the facility including managing the office cleaning, plumbing, lighting, and HVAC vendors.
  • Accountable for executing a maintenance plan for the warehouse including maintaining all capital equipment, keeping a log of all maintenance performed, general warehouse organization and cleaning.
  • Accountable for the maintenance plan for the Company owned trucks including maintaining the equipment, keeping a logbook of all maintenance performed, copies of all repair, insurance, and certification paperwork; as well as truck cleaning.
  • Ensure the Company maintains an inventory of Warehouse supplies and expendables for the production of Events.


QUALITY CONTROL
  • Ensure all Company owned equipment necessary for the execution of an Event arrives on site on time, and in proper working condition.
  • Ensure all rented equipment necessary for the execution of an Event arrives on site on time, and in proper working condition.
  • Ensure all Truck Drivers maintain a valid drivers license, DOT medical ID card, and logbook.
  • Ensure trucks are equipped with required safety equipment, permitting, and inspections.


Logistics:
  • Accountable for the daily trucking schedule to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
  • Accountable for the work schedule for Truck Drivers and Warehouse Crew.
  • Oversee daily operations of the Shipping and Receiving department.
  • Take a proactive approach to daily logistics management with internal and external stakeholders.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, and two + years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, supply chain management, or logistics.


  • Computer skills required:
    • Google Business Suite (Gmail, Meet, Sheets, Docs, Slides);
    • Inventory Management Software (Flex Rental Solutions);
    • Project Management Software (Asana);
    • Communication software (Slack);
    • Scheduling Software (Lasso)


  • Other skills required
    :

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.


  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Understanding of business and management principles.
  • Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.


WE OFFER:
  • Competitive salary based on relevant experience and job knowledge
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Medical Reimbursement Plans
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability Income Protection Benefits
  • Life Insurance for Teammates and their Families
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Recognition & Reward Program
  • Perks Discount Programs
  • Wellness Programs


Wizard Studios is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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