Operations Manager

Company Overview

InProduction stands as the premier provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production tailored for the U.S. live events market. The company partners closely with event organizers to oversee venue transformations, delivering comprehensive services including design and fabrication, delivery and installation, onsite execution, and teardown. Their expertise spans diverse sectors such as golf, motorsports, music festivals, sports & entertainment, and corporate events. InProduction is committed to excellence, ensuring outstanding outcomes for every event.

Backed by ZMC, a private equity firm renowned for investing in media and communications companies, the company benefits from strong operational value creation and sector expertise rooted in partnerships with industry leaders and executives.

Role Overview

The Operations & Project Manager will take charge of daily warehouse logistics and oversee high-level project execution at the Hauppauge, NY facility. This role demands a flexible leader capable of supervising remote site crews while enhancing supply chain efficiency, asset management, and fleet readiness locally. Serving as a vital communication link, this position bridges client management, field teams, and warehouse inventory seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control: Manage inventory databases by liaising between national inventory and local warehouse leads. Support warehouse and field teams with asset picking, configuring toolboxes, processing picklists, and verifying inbound/outbound freight loads.
• Material Tracking: Cross-check seating stickers with master manifests and maintain monthly regulatory logs. Assist with ensuring all materials are properly tagged and recorded.
• Facility Assistance: Support the warehouse manager with daily administrative and organizational tasks.
• Procurement Coordination: Oversee local supply procurement and collaborate with technical leads for product material training.
• Logistics and Fleet Management: Coordinate inbound and outbound freight timing with trucking and logistics teams. Ensure crew vehicles are suitably equipped for assignments and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicle fleet.
• Project and Field Management: Conduct daily morning check-ins and mid-day audits with site leads to monitor crew status and workflow progress. Maintain real-time project documentation and compliance records. Facilitate client onboarding to establish schedules, contacts, and logistics requirements.
• Planning and Scheduling: Perform 3–4 week forecasts of labor needs, temporary staffing, and equipment. Analyze prior project reviews to identify and reduce recurring issues. Generate tool and safety compliance checklists, and organize pre-mobilization operational briefs and site visits.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in warehouse, scaffolding, construction, technical theater, or scenic fabrication is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams applications.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and decision-making skills balancing short- and long-term project goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying work schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend the Hauppauge office on non-jobsite days.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Educational Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a salaried exempt position with an annual salary ranging between $80,000 and $85,000, dependent on relevant experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.