Operations Manager, Fern Exposition Services, LLC, Columbus, OH
Fern Exposition Services, LLC -
Columbus, OH,
US
Operations Manager
Date Posted: 2024-06-11
Job description
Live events are back, and we are busier than ever!! Fern is at the top of the trade show and expo service industry. Our operation spans more than 200 cities from coast to coast. In other words, wherever there's a major convention center and event venue, we're there with experienced local teams providing exceptional service and support, whenever you need it. We recognize that our team members are the core of our company. It is why they stay with us for so long, and it's also what attracts new clients to come aboard.
We are looking to add an Operations Manager to our Columbus OH team. The Operations Manager position requires an individual who is both a self-starter and self-motivated; can develop strong relationships with co-workers, lead and participate in the client service team, execute tasks, and meet deadlines. In addition, a successful Operations Manager can efficiently multitask, is very organized, well prepared, and always dependable.
The primary responsibility of the Operations Manager is to manage all activities related to warehouse and show site production for events produced by the Columbus branch.
You will report directly to the GM. Position does require being onsite full time.
Salary is $70-80K.
What You'll Do:
Who You Are:
What you'll love about Fern Expo.
We take Fern culture very seriously! As a company, we are constantly thinking of ways to give back to our valued employees through company engagement. We offer a competitive salary, amazing benefits, a great PTO package, a healthy work-life balance, and plenty of opportunities to grow your career from within!
Brilliant trade and exhibitor careers, powered by people. What makes Fern such a fantastic place to work? It's the people. The quality and commitment of our team are unique in the tradeshow. It's why our employees stay. At Fern, we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, socioeconomic status, religion, age, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are looking to add an Operations Manager to our Columbus OH team. The Operations Manager position requires an individual who is both a self-starter and self-motivated; can develop strong relationships with co-workers, lead and participate in the client service team, execute tasks, and meet deadlines. In addition, a successful Operations Manager can efficiently multitask, is very organized, well prepared, and always dependable.
The primary responsibility of the Operations Manager is to manage all activities related to warehouse and show site production for events produced by the Columbus branch.
You will report directly to the GM. Position does require being onsite full time.
Salary is $70-80K.
What You'll Do:
- Interface with operations, warehouse, and office personnel to ensure smooth and reliable delivery of all client requests.
- Regular and consistent interaction with Account Executives and Operations Team to effectively plan for efficient show production.
- Maintain performance reviews and disciplinary records for the Operations Team
- The Operations Manager is a hub for filtering and distributing information from Account Executives to the Operations Team.
- Assuring the materials and labor are available to accomplish all production activities in the warehouse and at the event site.
- Sourcing labor and equipment requirements for warehouse and show site production
- Build relationships with the workforce, facility, and vendor representatives that lead to efficient operations.
- Develop professional relationships that result in the long-term retention of clients and vendors.
- Perform prompt, thorough, and effective verbal, written, and face-to-face communications
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of the costs (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) associated with the production of events to assist Account Executives with creating accurately priced and cohesive client proposals.
- Participate in event production planning activities to sustain your understanding of the company's directives and resources.
- Maintain proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other technology you may be requested to utilize in the course of your duties as Operations Manager.
- Perform budgeting, and scheduling, associated with all event production.
Who You Are:
- Previous experience in event/meeting planning or production
- Minimum of two years in a supervisory role
- Experience in managing budget expectations
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirement for a warehouse environment
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Industry experience would be great!
What you'll love about Fern Expo.
We take Fern culture very seriously! As a company, we are constantly thinking of ways to give back to our valued employees through company engagement. We offer a competitive salary, amazing benefits, a great PTO package, a healthy work-life balance, and plenty of opportunities to grow your career from within!
Brilliant trade and exhibitor careers, powered by people. What makes Fern such a fantastic place to work? It's the people. The quality and commitment of our team are unique in the tradeshow. It's why our employees stay. At Fern, we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, socioeconomic status, religion, age, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.