Operations Manager, Event Fabrication & Logistics

Redmax Events•Ronkonkoma, NY

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Redmax Events is hiring an Operations Manager to bring structure and efficiency to the operations and logistics supporting custom fabrication projects. The company produces displays and installations for sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and brand experiences, using processes that include carpentry, CNC fabrication, and large-format printing. The role coordinates the many materials, equipment, and logistics involved in this work, while identifying problems and implementing improvements that help keep operations organized, efficient, and cost-effective as the company grows. The position is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Some jobs or operational changes require additional hours, and weeks exceeding 40 hours occur, though not consistently. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000, with potential to move into a Chief Operating Officer role or assume broader responsibility for operations across departments as the company grows.

Requirements

Experience running operations and keeping multiple parts of a business moving at once.
Experience managing vehicle and trucking operations.
Understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Ability to organize and connect scattered information so teams can track what is happening.
Ability to assess existing processes, recognize what works, and recommend improvements.
Curiosity about how work processes function and why problems occur.
Ability to understand the perspectives of people closest to the work and use that understanding to inform operational improvements.
Comfort working in a constantly changing environment with custom projects and shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in event fabrication or a related industry.
Familiarity with tools, equipment, and materials used in custom fabrication, woodworking, CNC production, or large-format printing.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across departments to identify operational problems and make operations more efficient and cost-effective.
Streamline processes and develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Improve the organization, tracking, and coordination of trucking, warehouse operations, loading, and job logistics so jobs and installations run smoothly.
Improve the organization and tracking of equipment, tools, and materials, keeping inventory clean, maintained, and accounted for.
Identify operational changes needed as the company grows, set priorities, and lead improvements across departments.

Benefits

401(k) with a 100% match up to 1% and a 50% match for the next 5%, after a 90-day waiting period.
Inflated pay on travel jobs.
10 vacation days for salaried employees (80 hours total), plus 4 additional hours for each year of employment.
Accrued personal days for salaried employees, up to 40 hours.
Five days of sick time per year for full-time hourly and salaried employees.
Health insurance through United Health Care, with Redmax covering up to 50% of the premium for the base plan; coverage starts the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Employees choosing a more expensive plan pay the premium difference.
Dental insurance available at the employee’s expense.
Vision insurance available at the employee’s expense.
Free company merchandise.
Friday summer meals.
Holiday party, summer party, occasional team outings, and custom awards.