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Director of Operations – Event Rental Company
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South Portland, ME, United States
Posted Date
8/16/2023
Description
Director of Operations – Event Rental Company
Direct Hire South Portland, Maine
Location: South Portland, Maine
Type: Direct Hire
Job #18870
Our client, an event rental company with multiple locations in Maine, is seeking a Director of Operations to work out of their South Portland location.
The Director of Operations manages schedules for current and upcoming business. The DO schedules and dispatches delivery employees including Project Managers, Foremen, Field Supervisors, and crew; and assigns appropriate vehicles and equipment to each crew for the current day. They manage the location and schedule for all operations employees daily.
Duties:
Creates the daily/weekly/monthly operational schedules
Supports and supervises Project Managers and Field Foremen in their communications with customers to ensure successful deliveries and site operations
Oversees operational equipment and use
Supervises warehouse manager and all warehouse operations at headquarters and satellite facilities
Coordinates communication throughout the company and approves contracts and plans
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the company’s Point of Rental software and routinely uses this tool to manage contracts
Provides overview and details regarding daily work plans for foremen and crew leaders, explains plan strategies and walks-through site plan diagrams
Receives completed delivery/pickup contracts; reviews them line by line with the responsible employee to flag issues or add key notes
Checks in with Project Managers and Field Foremen throughout the day to receive updates and authorize any necessary changes in schedule or delays to all relevant parties
Delegates duties to, and develops the skills of the Assistant Operations Manager; communicates regularly with the AOM to keep them informed, updated, and ready to perform all duties of the Operations Manager
Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times while working with customers and crew members
Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager
Work Schedules:
This senior management position usually requires a five- or six-day work week (50-60 hours) for the busy half of the year.
The Director of Operations needs to be the first operations employee on-site each day to set the team up for success. This position participates in the on-call rotation and may be required to work overnight or weekend hours when on-call.
Qualifications
:
Expert inventory management and software skills.
Extensive logistical and transportation experience
Strong employee management skills
Successful candidates will quickly gain the institutional knowledge and skills required to regulate daily operations and make decisions quickly in a fast-changing environment. They will constantly demonstrate professional customer service skills.
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Management
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