Warehouse Lead

Modern Display Service Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is Salt Lake's leading independent exposition service contractor, event producer, custom exhibit builder and show decorator. We are looking for a hardworking individual with a positive, can-do attitude that will manage and develop a team of warehouse workers and accomplish process efficiency through strong leadership. This is a warehouse project management position with a great opportunity for growth in an exciting field and company. The successful applicant will have relevant industry experience, post-secondary education, excellent organizational and communication skills, strong worth ethic and leadership skills and a demonstrated level of creativity. Results are something this leader would be driven to see while maintaining high standards and team accountability, all while being a pillar of support to the expo and event team whenever and wherever needed to achieve the overall goal. Experience with training and training development is also a must.

Requirements

Must be able to operate a Forklift, Box Truck & Yard Dog
Strong leadership and project management skillset
Strong planning skillset
Ability to problem solve with new daily challenges
Previous experience in warehouse operations management preferred
Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with fellow employees
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Positive and professional demeanor
Good written and verbal communication skills
Passionate about quality of work & accuracy
Quick learner
Ability to maintain a solution-oriented mindset during high stress and difficult situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Salesforce Experience preferred
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry experience
Post-secondary education
Demonstrated level of creativity
Experience with training and training development

Responsibilities

Manage all shows and communication milestones through Salesforce.
Pull reports and information from Salesforce to proactively plan projects.
Answer and check warehouse operations email every hour for any project emails related to assigned shows.
Hold other departments accountable to processes and operational procedures.
Accept and manage show assignments from start to completion.
Lead and oversee the movement of all inventories to and from assigned shows, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
Ensure all Counting check points are met on each project.
Log cases on any missing inventory from shows in salesforce.
Log all additional inventory going to shows.
Notify AE/PS/PM on the start of each project load.
Proactively meet with project leads on each show to plan warehouse objectives, inventory and special projects.
Hold warehouse staff accountable for achieving accuracy in loading and unloading for each show, while documenting key milestones.
Manage change orders and inventory updates, tracking all modifications throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate warehouse milestones to the AE, PM and PS teams.
Identify and communicate any inventory issues promptly with AE, PM & PS.
Problem-solve and follow up on inventory discrepancies to ensure resolution.
Submit work orders and log cases to address and correct warehouse inventory issues.
Supervise a small, regularly changing team to achieve daily operational milestones.
Meet deadlines for all projects and tasks assigned.
Learn and understand inventory requirements and quality checkpoints for each show load.
Maintain a solution-oriented mindset in handling challenges.
Accurately track all inventory aspects on a project-by-project basis.
Forecast future inventory needs based on project requirements.
Step into any role or responsibility as needed to complete tasks and ensure project success.
Complete and meet daily milestones and goals.
Complete daily aisle maintenance and inventory counts upon request.
Always be honest in accounting for inventory on projects and look to problems solve effectively and efficiently.
Perform any additional duties as assigned.