Operational Excellence Supervisor, Logistics & Production

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.

LOCATION TYPE: Hybrid

LOCATION DETAILS: Elkridge, MD

COMPENSATION:  The standard pay range for this role is between $63,000-70,000.

The base salary will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications of the applicant, location, internal equity, and alignment with the market.

TRAVEL:

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

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Operational Excellence Supervisor, Logistics & Production is important member of our Varsity Spirit Regional Leadership and Field 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.
• 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

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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 3+