Overview: 

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations within a fast-paced audiovisual (AV) production environment. This role ensures that all audio, video, lighting, staging, and related equipment is properly maintained, inventoried, prepped, and returned in alignment with event schedules.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing teams while working with professional AV equipment. 

Job Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, staging, prep, and returns

• Prioritize projects based on event schedules and production timelines 

• Plan workflow and manage crew scheduling to meet deadlines

• Delegate tasks efficiently to maximize productivity

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

• Ensure proper handling, testing, and storage of sensitive AV equipment

Event Preparation & De-Prep:

• Oversee all event prep and de-prep processes for audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment

• Track all upcoming events and ensure each job is properly prepared according to pull sheets and production specifications

• Verify gear functionality prior to outbound shipments

• Ensure equipment is properly checked in, tested, and returned to inventory after events 

• Identify damaged or missing equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory of all AV equipment and assets

• Conduct routine cycle counts and inventory audits

• Monitor asset availability to avoid scheduling conflicts

• Familiarity with Current RMS is a plus, but not required

Logistics & Coordination:

• Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager and Truck Driver regarding all incoming and outgoing deliveries, pickups, and returns

• Ensure trucks are loaded accurately and efficiently

• Confirm proper documentation for transfers and returns

• Communicate proactively regarding shortages, substitutions, or scheduling conflicts

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong leadership experience in a warehouse or production environment

• Working knowledge of professional AV equipment and its uses (audio, video, lighting, rigging, staging)

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

• Strong task delegation and crew management skills

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in live event production or AV rental environments

• Familiarity with Current RMS inventory software

• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)

• OSHA safety knowledge or training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a warehouse environment for extended periods

• Comfortable loading/unloading trucks and handling production equipment

Compensation Includes:

• Full Time starting at $20/hour

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off