Director of Operations
US-WA-Everett
(Attract) Party Rental Careers
Req #: 8722
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Are you an experienced, people-oriented leader who's passionate about operations? Do you have a background in warehouse management, logistics, and distribution? We're looking to expand the leadership team in our district by bringing on a Senior Operations Manager. This individual will actively work on the warehouse floor and event site approximately 60% of the time, collaborating closely with the warehouse and distribution operations teams, addressing urgent customer-facing issues, mentoring and developing team members, and implementing operational efficiency and safety strategies. The remaining 40% of the time will be spent in the office focusing on administrative tasks, planning, and developing process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in the event industry or rental warehousing and possess the ability to quickly adapt within an entrepreneurial environment. They excel in developing operational best practices while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, productivity, and fostering positive team morale. Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 / year with management bonus potential. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate. Schedule: Peak season (May-September): 5-6 days a week, 8-14 hour shifts, Sundays off. Off-peak season: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, with flexible reduced hours based on business needs. Responsibilities: * Provide leadership to a team of managers, supervisors, and hourly associates; hire, train, and develop staff * Oversees the control, condition, and security of inventory * Responsible for ensuring a great customer experience beginning with proper staging, loading and unloading of product. Assures systems are in place for proper preparation of product for shipment through delivery * Approves the scheduling, routing, and control of all trucking activity * Oversees truck leasing, maintenance, and safety as well as related record keeping functions, i.e. annual MVR check of drivers, monthly safety reports. * Leads safety efforts and ensures that safety standards are adhered to in all areas of the warehouse. Provides necessary safety education, including OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, monthly safety meetings, videos etc. * Leads inventory compliance efforts, ensuring accurate and timely cycle counts, as well as other procedural operations to account for inventory, i.e. accurate paperwork, appropriate driver notes, etc. * Provides management reports as necessary; partners with senior leadership for future planning * Customer service and relationship building with clients Qualifications: * 5+ years related event production or rental warehousing industry preferred * 7+ years experience leading, supporting, disciplining, and developing teams * Experience with logistics, shipping & receiving, and warehouse management * Previous experience in operations/warehouse management roles with proven track record and history of advancement * Ability to self-direct, work independently, lead by example, and mentor and develop a team. * Familiarity with DOT regulations or route management software is a plus * Valid state driver's license
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