Operations Manager

InProduction•Hauppauge, NY

About The Position

InProduction is a provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the U.S. live events industry. Its services include design and fabrication, delivery and installation, on-site execution, and teardown for events across golf, motorsports, music festivals, sports and entertainment, and corporate sectors. The Company is backed by ZMC, a private equity firm focused on operational value creation in media and communications enterprises. The Operations & Project Manager oversees daily warehouse logistics and project execution for InProduction’s Hauppauge, New York facility. The role manages warehouse and field operations, supports local supply chains, asset tracking, and fleet readiness, and serves as an operational link among client management, field crews, and warehouse inventory. The position requires reporting to the Hauppauge office on workdays not scheduled at jobsites and a flexible schedule. The role is salaried exempt, with compensation of $80,000–$85,000, negotiable based on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.
High-level problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize project short- and long-term objectives and make decisions accordingly.
Outstanding relationship skills and a team-oriented, collaborative work ethic.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Valid driver’s license.
Availability to report to the Hauppauge office on workdays not scheduled at jobsites.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in warehouse operations, scaffolding, construction, technical theater, and/or scenic fabrication; this experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual ability; a major plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inventory information between the national inventory manager and local warehouse lead, including regional load lists, shortage reports, and return-to-stock metrics.
Support asset picking, custom toolbox configurations, picklist processing, and verification and dissemination of inbound and outbound freight loads.
Cross-reference seat and row stickers against master manifests and compile monthly regulatory mesh logs; assist with tagging and logging materials.
Assist the local warehouse manager with daily administrative functions and warehouse organization.
Manage local supply runs and coordinate product material training with internal technical leads.
Verify external trucking manifests and coordinate arrival windows with logistics coordinators and warehouse teams.
Confirm departing crews have vehicle keys, technical drawings, job sheets, and facility credentials.
Oversee preventative maintenance, service tracking, and road-readiness of the New York vehicle fleet.
Conduct daily morning check-ins with field foremen to confirm attendance and transit arrivals and address immediate field issues.
Conduct mid-day audits with site leads to assess tracking metrics and adjust workflows.
Maintain real-time progress logs and compliance records for active operations under management.
Lead client onboarding to finalize schedules, site contacts, and heavy equipment logistics.
Review schedules three to four weeks ahead to forecast labor allocations, temporary staffing requirements, and heavy equipment needs.
Review historical project data and postmortems to mitigate recurring field liabilities and safety bottlenecks.
Create detailed project tool lists and coordinate OSHA, credentialing, and site dress code requirements.
Coordinate operational readiness briefs and pre-mobilization site visits with field foremen.