Freight Warehouse Manager — Ops & Safety Leader

FREEMAN; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a Manager Warehouse Freight Equipment to lead the freight operations team at the Las Vegas show-site. This full-time, in-office role directs staff, coordinates equipment, and ensures safe, compliant operations across trucking, storage, and handling.

You will coach and develop team members, plan labor and equipment, schedule shifts, and uphold OSHA safety standards while collaborating with drivers, mechanics, and vendors to deliver exceptional service at live events.

Qualifications

• College degree (BA) preferred; HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ years of industry related experience.
• 6+ years of management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing supervisory roles.
• Experience and understanding of all material handling rates and show rules & regulations.
• Specific experience with computer systems and web-based systems. Strong knowledge and practical experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience to pass an MVR screen.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise freight warehouse staff to achieve operational goals.
• Advise and counsel on equipment care, use, storage, maintaining, and shipping stock.
• Develop and implement efficient work processes and workflows.
• Forecast planning of labor for drivers, equipment, mechanics.
• Forecast planning of equipment needs including forklifts, carts, tractor, and trailers.
• Forecast planning for storage lots and security needs.
• Procure equipment and resources to meet business needs.
• Provide safety oversight and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Develop and implement procedures for greater efficiency and department effectiveness.
• Schedule labor and hours of work, including drivers, to comply with DOT hours of service.
• Coaches drivers on hours of service, load securement, ELD usage, and trailer tracking.
• Communicate policies and procedures to reporting team members.
• Interview, hire, trains all freight warehouse staff to maximize efficiency.
• Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings and training.
• Ensure all Freeman policies and facility rules are followed.
• Perform inquiries & reports in Freeman computer systems.
• Maintain safety objectives and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead by example to foster safety culture and accountability.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

DOT regulations knowledge

Project management

Education

College degree (BA) preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Manager Warehouse Freight Equipment to lead the freight operations team at the Las Vegas show-site. This full-time, in-office role directs staff, coordinates equipment, and ensures safe, compliant operations across trucking, storage, and handling.

You will coach and develop team members, plan labor and equipment, schedule shifts, and uphold OSHA safety standards while collaborating with drivers, mechanics, and vendors to deliver exceptional service at live events.