Prep Technician Supervisor (Tradeshows & Events)

Jack Morton Worldwide•North Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jack Morton is seeking a Prep Technician Supervisor to lead their North Las Vegas prep team in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment. This role is ideal for an experienced supervisor who enjoys developing people, solving operational challenges, and keeping work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The company designs and builds brand experiences that redefine experiential marketing. They foster a culture of boldness, curiosity, and teamwork, offering opportunities for rapid growth and collaboration. This is an onsite role requiring 5 days/week presence in North Las Vegas. The supervisor will be responsible for leading the people, processes, and exhibit assets that power live experiences across the country.

Requirements

3–5 years of related production, fabrication, exhibit, trade show, event production, warehouse, or prep experience and/or training; a relevant college or technical certificate is a plus
Previous experience leading or supervising employees in a hands-on exhibit, event production, fabrication, warehouse, or logistics environment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical instructions, diagrams, and production schedules
Experience planning work, assigning tasks, solving problems, and adjusting priorities to meet deadlines
Proficiency operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts
Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and team leadership skills
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively under tight timelines
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience in event marketing, exhibits, experiential production, or a creative solutions-based environment is a plus
Working knowledge of trade show exhibit systems, custom exhibit properties, graphics, rental inventory, crating, and material handling processes preferred.
Familiarity with show schedules, installation and dismantle (I&D) requirements, and event-driven production timelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day work of the prep team, including inventorying, cleaning, repairing, and coordinating assemblies of exhibit-related properties, graphics, custom structures, rental assets, and event-related components to ensure show readiness.
Review exhibit drawings, production work orders, show specifications, and project requirements to determine dimensions, assembly needs, installation considerations, and the sequence of work.
Assign work, set priorities, and adjust procedures and staffing to meet production schedules and deadlines.
Estimate labor requirements and monitor time and production records to support accurate planning and execution.
Lead, train, coach, and support team members while addressing performance concerns and resolving day-to-day work issues.
Interpret and reinforce company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Operate sit-down forklifts and scissor lifts and ensure safe material handling practices.
Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality, working conditions, and team efficiency.
Partner with employees to troubleshoot work problems and develop practical solutions.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and other supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable law.
Coordinate closely with Project Management, Production, Warehouse, Logistics, and Show Services teams to ensure exhibit assets are prepared accurately and delivered on schedule.
Verify exhibit components, graphics, hardware, and show-specific materials are complete, functional, and packed according to project and client requirements.
Support implementation of quality control processes that ensure exhibit properties meet client expectations and are ready for installation at trade shows, events, and brand activations.