Field Ops Supervisor

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Full time/ Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 260 S. McQueen Rd; Gilbert, AZ

WORK HOURS: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm   

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & trainings are required. Event travel will include overnight stays for events. As part of the event operations team during the event season which runs from October through April this role is expected to be available to work 2-3 weekends per month.    

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Field Ops Supervisor, Logistics & Production is important member of our Varsity All Star Regional Leadership and Operations team, ultimately responsible for ensuring that event production goals are met. This person should be detailed, analytical, organized.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.

Additional Job Functions:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• 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 approached
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

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

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

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings 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.