Operations Manager| Sioux City Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

The Operations Manager will manage, supervise, and execute all event setups/changeovers, coordinate the maintenance and operations of facilities, equipment, and grounds, and provide highly responsible staff assistance and leadership to part time operations and housekeeping employees. They will assist and coordinate activities, maintenance and staffing responsibilities with the operations team for all events at the convention center, and any other Sioux City event facilities as needed.  

 

This role will pay a salary of $45,000 to $50,000.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

Job Expires: 4/30/24

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing event setups and changeovers. 
• Assists with the overseeing of the operations and housekeeping services for the facilities. 
• Assists with overseeing operation department part time staff: hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and scheduling. 
• Manage and supervise part-time operations staff. 
• Lead with operational procedures, processes, and responsibilities as it relates to the facility. 
• Responsible for OSHA compliance and knowledge of changes in Federal, State and Local law. 
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. 

• Develop long range plans for future events and maintain departmental equipment. 
• Order supplies, materials and janitorial supplies to maintain the facilities within budget guidelines; receive, store and maintain all supplies and materials. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors. 
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits; Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system. 
• Assist with preparation of departmental payroll for part time staff. 
• Coordinate, and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. 
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork and dedication to OVG’s principles. 
• General building maintenance and cleaning (SOP and as scheduled). 
• Create and execute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance checklists and upkeep of log. 
• Report to Director of Operations on daily and weekly activities, provide maintenance reports. 
• Assist with weekly staff scheduling. 
• Attend weekly staff and production meetings. 
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of equipment and storage rooms. 
• Be available during all major events to handle operations functions. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management etc.). 
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in building maintenance and building conversions, including supervisory responsibilities. 
• Possess superior interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, handle multiple tasks at one time.

• Must be self-motivated with strong leadership abilities and organizational skills. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office required. 
• Working knowledge of operational equipment including but not limited to: forklift, pall