Career Opportunities : Supervisor Freight Ops (93414)

Supervisor Freight Operations

It is the responsibility of the Supervisor Freight Operations to supervise the freight operation and all dock labor at the show site at all facilities in which the company produces events. Plans for assigned shows including the labor, equipment, job assignments of qualified labor, hours of operation, paperwork procedures, timekeeping, and job cost. Responsible for handling the show site freight operation personally and / or supervision of the freight lead to efficiently perform all assigned duties. Professionally interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor / partner representatives to provide the highest level of service excellence.

This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and / or show-site based out of Atlanta, GA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise dock labor at the show site by assigning qualified personnel to efficiently perform all duties in accordance with standard practices. Assist in the training of all dock labor.
• Provide direction to all subordinates to ensure a safe work environment. Conduct safety and service meetings on a regular basis.
• Interact with the Facility Manager for the assigned show to ensure all facility rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Determine the needs and request equipment, tools and labor required to produce each show event. Ensure the location of all rigging and machinery. Order and supervise all drivers and machine operators and related equipment such as cranes and large capacity forklifts.
• Communicate with decorating operations and the account executive on the scheduled move in and move out of each show.
• Work closely with customers throughout the event to ensure quality standards are met. Analyzes and explains invoices to customers and contact exhibitors regarding shortages, damages or re-routes on outbound shipment.
• Project labor and analyze labor using the labor budget tool. Produce accurate payroll forms, timecards or timekeeping system for all labor worked on shows.
• Complete a post-show recap after the show is completed.
• Ensure job cost is kept to a minimum without sacrificing services to all customers.
• Ensure all equipment is retuned from show site to warehouse.

Education & Experience

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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