Operations Manager, Event Fabrication & Logistics

Redmax Events•Brentwood, NY

7d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Redmax Events is hiring an Operations Manager to improve operations and logistics supporting custom fabrication projects for sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and brand experiences. The work spans carpentry, CNC fabrication, large-format printing, and the coordination of different materials, equipment, and logistics. The role will bring structure to operational processes, identify problems, and implement improvements that help the company work efficiently and cost-effectively as it grows. The position is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, though some operations or job changes require additional hours. Weeks exceeding 40 hours occur, but not consistently. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000, with potential to move into a Chief Operating Officer role or take on broader operational responsibility across departments as the company grows.

Requirements

Experience running operations and keeping multiple parts of a business moving.
Experience managing vehicle and trucking operations.
Understanding of DOT requirements.
Ability to organize and connect information across departments so teams can track the status of work.
Ability to assess existing processes, determine what is worth keeping, and recommend improvements.
Curiosity about how work is done and why problems occur, and willingness to learn from the people closest to the work.
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, streamline processes, and develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures.
Improve the organization, tracking, and coordination of trucking, warehouse operations, loading, and job logistics to keep jobs and installations moving smoothly.
Improve the organization and tracking of equipment, tools, and materials to keep inventory clean, maintained, and accounted for.
Identify operational changes and priorities as the company grows, and lead improvements across departments.

Benefits

Salary of $75,000 to $90,000.
Potential to move into a Chief Operating Officer role or take on broader responsibility for operations across departments as the company grows.
Inflated pay on travel jobs.
401(k) with a 100% match up to 1%, then a 50% match for the next 5%, after a 90-day waiting period.
10 vacation days for salaried employees, totaling 80 hours, plus 4 additional hours for every year of employment.
Accrued personal days for salaried employees, up to 40 hours.
Sick time for full-time hourly and salary employees: 5 days per year.
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 difference in premium.
Dental insurance available at the employee's expense.
Vision insurance available at the employee's expense.
Friday summer meals.
Free company merchandise.
Holiday party.
Summer party.
Occasional team outings.
Custom awards.