Production Foreman

Company: Fern Expo
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Production Foreman - Trade Shows

LOCATION: Columbus, OH

TRAVEL: Required

HOURLY POSITION

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Foreman is responsible for supervising and leading their assigned events and ensuring that assigned tasks are completed as efficiently as possible. Job tasks will be performed in warehouses and various show-site facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must learn and understand quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas.

Must be able to work independently and lead employees within a small group to ensure production schedule and quality standards are met, reporting issues to supervisor for assistance with resolution.

Maintain production output and follow task requirements.

Labor and payroll submittal

Create and submit equipment and material orders

Direct labor and prepare daily labor calls

Run reports from various MS Office platforms and distribute as appropriate

Track labor and overall job costs in comparison to budgets

Professionally interact with customers.

Maintain an open line of communication with the Production Foreman, Account Managers, other key internal staff, and external stakeholders.

Forklift operation

Deliver freight, equipment, and other items to event locations.

IDEAL CANDIDATES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in trade shows or related industry preferred.

Technology skills that include proficiency in Excel, Word and Windows-based programs

Must have flexibility with availability on weekdays and weekends to support warehouse and show-site needs.

Excellent communication and people skills.

Planning and organizing skills.

Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

Excellent written and presentation skills.

Highly motivated, self-starter who is flexible, positive, and has a great attitude on life.

Have a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or the ability and willingness to obtain the license) issued by the state in which the candidate resides with all the relevant endorsements.

Forklift certification preferred. Associated topics: business, commercial, community, corporate, facilities, lead, luxury, manager i, manager iv, property manager

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