Supervisor Freight Ops

Freeman Company; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company’s Event & Exhibit Services team seeks a Supervisor Freight Operations to manage dock labor and freight at show sites. You will plan labor, equipment, and timekeeping, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure efficient, safe operations.

Based in Las Vegas, NV, this in-person role combines office work with on-site show duties. You’ll lead a team, monitor safety, handle job costing, and drive service excellence while maintaining OSHA compliance and

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of industry-related experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with show rules, regulations, and material handling rates.
• Experience with Freeman programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to pass an MVR screen.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dock labor at the show site and assign qualified personnel.
• Provide safety direction and lead regular safety meetings.
• Interact with the Facility Manager on site rules and regulations.
• Determine equipment and labor needs to produce each show.
• Oversee drivers and machine operators and related equipment.
• Communicate with decorating operations and the account executive on moves.
• Interact with customers to ensure quality standards and resolve issues.
• Prepare labor budgets and payroll forms; manage timekeeping records.
• Complete post-show recap and analyze job cost.
• Ensure equipment is returned to the warehouse and safety objectives met.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Supervision

Labor management

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

As part of The Freeman Company, Event & Exhibit Services designs and delivers unforgettable momentsthat create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events.

Summary

It is the responsibility of the Supervisor Freight Operations to supervise the freight operation and all dock labor at the show site at all facilities in which the company produces events. Plans for assigned shows including the labor, equipment, job assignments of qualified labor, hours of operation, paperwork procedures, timekeeping, and job cost. Responsible for handling the show site freight operation personally and/or supervision of the freight lead to efficiently perform all assigned duties. Professionally interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner representatives to provide the highest level of service excellence.

This positionwill supportourEvent & Exhibit Services team.The positionfollows anin-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-sitebased out of Las Vegas, NV.

• Supervise dock labor at the show site by assigning qualified personnel to efficiently perform all duties in accordance with standard practices. Assist in the training of all dock labor.
• Provide direction to all subordinates to ensure a safe work environment. Conduct safety and service meetings on a regular basis.
• Interact with the Facility Manager for the assigned show to ensure all facility rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Determine the needs and request equipment, tools and labor required to produce each show event. Ensure the location of all rigging and machinery. Order and supervise all drivers and machine operators and related equipment such as cranes and large capacity forklifts.
• Communicate with decorating operations and the account executive on the scheduled move in and move out of each show.
• Work closely with customers throughout the event to ensure quality standards are met. Analyzes and explains invoices to customers and contact exhibitors regarding shortages, damages or re-routes on outbound shipment.
• Project labor and analyze labor using the labor budget tool. Produce accurate payroll forms, timecards or timekeeping system for all labor worked on shows.
• Complete a post-show recap after the show is completed.
• Ensure job cost is kept to a minimum without sacrificing services to all customers.
• Ensure all equipment is retuned from show site to warehouse.
• Communicate and reinforce company safety objectives, programs, and policies within the team. Ensure employees complete required training and understand their safety responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Investigate and document workplace accidents, near misses, and hazards promptly, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead by example by encouraging open communication on safety concerns and fostering accountability for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Track and review safety performance metrics, using insights to support decision-making and corrective actions.

Education & Experience

• College Degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of industry related experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with current material handling rates, show rules and regulations, association requirements and pertinent information for a show.
• Ability to perform basic computer function in Freeman programs. Experience and versed in programs such as, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to pass an MVR screen.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA 30 Certification required.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.