Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead In Expo, Events & Exhibits

Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is Salt Lake's leading independent exposition service contractor, event producer, custom exhibit builder and show decorator. While our services and capabilities have grown, our commitment to our founding principles of quality, value, service, family and community remain unchanged. Modern Expo & Events has become an industry leader, providing exposition and event services for over 400 events annually all around the country.

Are you a natural coach who has experience with obtaining results from a team? Do you have a rich tenure of managing inventory, people management, warehouse inventory logistics and operations? Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is looking to expand our workforce! 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. The following position is currently available: Warehouse Lead in Expo, Events & Exhibits. 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. Competitive pay and benefits commensurate with experience.

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Schedule Requirements:

• Initial training schedule may vary, but you will be working an 8-hour shift from Monday-Friday between 8am-8pm.
• Permanent work hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
• Complete a 90-days probationary period
• Ability to commute/relocate Salt Lake City, UT 84104 - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits after 90-day review:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO