Varsity Brands
Operational Excellence Supervisor, Logistics & Production
Varsity Brands, Elkridge, Maryland, United States, 21075
VARSITY SPIRIT OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SUPERVISOR, LOGISTICS & PRODUCTION
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. The Operational Excellence Supervisor, Logistics & Production is an important member of our Varsity Spirit Regional Leadership and Field Operations team, ultimately responsible for ensuring that event production goals are met. This person should be detailed, analytical, organized. The responsibilities include: Provide leadership and direction to the Logistics and Warehouse team that drives operational excellence to achieve division objectives. Oversee the coordination with trucking and shipping partners for all event and office related shipping of trailers and LTL shipments. Oversee the management of event inventory and equipment. Oversee the management of office supplies and equipment. Manage, motivate and retain Logistics and Warehouse team. Lead Hiring and Onboarding of Logistics and Warehouse team in accordance with required compliance. Collaborate with the Functional Supervisors and Regional GM to evaluate and conduct annual performance evaluations of team members. Collaborate with the Event Coordinator and Logistics & Production Coordinator to ensure best practices are followed. Operate within budgetary limits and success metrics established. Manage the logistics team's performance to consistently encourage retention, growth and productivity. Perform any duties of a Logistics Coordinator as needed. Assist in the planning, logistics, delivery and unloading of mats for Varsity summer camp programs. Assist in the management of all assets such as (buildings, equipment, insurance, etc) Serves in a mid-level management and/or support role at events. Participate on various committees and/or boards essential to our business both indirectly and directly. Qualifications include: Proven ability to lead individuals. Critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong operational knowledge with respect and understanding of customer focused approach. Fluency in Microsoft Excel a plus. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or other college degree. Experience of at least 5 years in events. Operational, Warehouse, Logistics or comparable experience of 3+ years. The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC's, laptop, telephone will be required. During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required. At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions
BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit
and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. Our values include: Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Our benefits include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. The Operational Excellence Supervisor, Logistics & Production is an important member of our Varsity Spirit Regional Leadership and Field Operations team, ultimately responsible for ensuring that event production goals are met. This person should be detailed, analytical, organized. The responsibilities include: Provide leadership and direction to the Logistics and Warehouse team that drives operational excellence to achieve division objectives. Oversee the coordination with trucking and shipping partners for all event and office related shipping of trailers and LTL shipments. Oversee the management of event inventory and equipment. Oversee the management of office supplies and equipment. Manage, motivate and retain Logistics and Warehouse team. Lead Hiring and Onboarding of Logistics and Warehouse team in accordance with required compliance. Collaborate with the Functional Supervisors and Regional GM to evaluate and conduct annual performance evaluations of team members. Collaborate with the Event Coordinator and Logistics & Production Coordinator to ensure best practices are followed. Operate within budgetary limits and success metrics established. Manage the logistics team's performance to consistently encourage retention, growth and productivity. Perform any duties of a Logistics Coordinator as needed. Assist in the planning, logistics, delivery and unloading of mats for Varsity summer camp programs. Assist in the management of all assets such as (buildings, equipment, insurance, etc) Serves in a mid-level management and/or support role at events. Participate on various committees and/or boards essential to our business both indirectly and directly. Qualifications include: Proven ability to lead individuals. Critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong operational knowledge with respect and understanding of customer focused approach. Fluency in Microsoft Excel a plus. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or other college degree. Experience of at least 5 years in events. Operational, Warehouse, Logistics or comparable experience of 3+ years. The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC's, laptop, telephone will be required. During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required. At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions
BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit
and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. Our values include: Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Our benefits include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.