Director of Event Operations & Logistics

Tews Company; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tews Company in the Orlando area is hiring a hands-on Director of Operations to oversee warehouse activity, transportation, equipment movement, and on-site event operations. This high-visibility role requires decisive leadership and the ability to align teams and customers in a hectic, dynamic setting.

The position demands 5+ years of operations leadership, strong scheduling and logistics skills, and excellent communication. Bachelor’s degree preferred; DOE applies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operations leadership experience in events or related industries.
• Strong experience in workforce scheduling and logistics coordination.
• Proven ability to make fast, sound decisions in a changing environment.
• Comfort using operational software to manage scheduling and movement of people/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, delivery/installation, event support, and breakdown operations.
• Own visibility into upcoming events, deadlines, staffing/equipment needs, and operational risks.
• Direct scheduling and deployment of drivers, install crews, event staff, and outside labor.
• Coordinate employee travel logistics for out-of-market events.
• Manage equipment movement between warehouses and venues; arrange carriers as needed.
• Maintain real-time asset and fleet location/availability; allocate equipment to meet event needs while controlling costs.
• Serve as escalation point for customer changes/issues; resolve problems quickly and professionally.
• Build procedures to improve efficiency, safety, communication, and accountability.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Logistics coordination

Asset management

Communication

Customer service

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Tews Company in the Orlando area is hiring a hands-on Director of Operations to oversee warehouse activity, transportation, equipment movement, and on-site event operations. This high-visibility role requires decisive leadership and the ability to align teams and customers in a hectic, dynamic setting.

The position demands 5+ years of operations leadership, strong scheduling and logistics skills, and excellent communication. Bachelor’s degree preferred; DOE applies.