Field Operations Assistant

InProduction•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

InProduction is the leading provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, & scenic production for U.S. events. Working in partnership with our clients, our team is engaged from start to finish, providing creative input, meticulous installations, & seamless breakdowns. We maintain a total commitment to excellence for a spectacular result at any event for which we provide services. Our inventory & custom solutions combined with your vision guarantee a successful event. Based in Warrenville, Illinois, we deploy our expert team from multiple, strategically located facilities in the U.S. Our mission is to create and provide premier event solutions, delivered by a committed team of professionals. The Company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in, and manage, a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies. Come join us! Check out our web page https://inproduction.net/welcome/ The Field Operations Assistant supports InProduction’s field operations across live events, temporary seating, staging, and structural projects in the west region. This role serves as a key connection between field labor, labor managers, inventory managers, and west coast management team to ensure operational execution aligns with project targets, labor schedules, inventory readiness, and safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts quickly, and can translate operational realities into measurable improvements across various initiatives.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in field operations, corporate environments, and people management.
Experience supporting field operations or multi-site environments preferred.
Strong analytical skills with basic Microsoft Office experience.
Must be organized with strong attention to detail and have excellent communication skills.
Fully bilingual is preferred.
Comfortable working cross-functionally between field operations and management team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset who can track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Assist Labor Manager with data entry, crew travel coordination, fleet management, time keeping, and other labor related functions.
Serve as a conduit of communication between field labor and inventory, operations, logistics, labor management team, and human resources.
Assist operations with inventory accuracy, organization and facility upkeep.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of company inventory over time.
Assist procurement team with purchase requisition, invoice processing and data keeping
Support project managers with rental needs, job-specific purchases and invoice processing
Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned
Handling administrative requests and queries from the West Coast leadership team
Support team with various needs such as tool/ hardware purchases, special event setup, F&B ordering, stocking office supplies, package tracking, local vendor runs, etc.
Other duties as assigned