Event Shop Foreman/Installer

EVENT SHOP FOREMAN/INSTALLER:

Ampa Events is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman who will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the scene shop, including managing personnel, maintaining inventory, and enforcing safety regulations. They lead the loading, unloading, repair, and prep of equipment to meet project schedules.

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Key Responsibilities

Operations Management: Supervise and manage day-to-day operations in the shop, including organizing workflows and assigning daily tasks to staff.
Equipment Maintenance & Prep: Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and quality inspections of event equipment and machinery
Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, oversee equipment check-in/check-out processes, and ensure tools and parts are available, and anticipate needs
Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict safety regulations, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and ensure OSHA compliance.
Staff Leadership & Training: Train new employees, mentor junior technicians, and evaluate employee performance.
Field Support: Coordinate with project managers to prepare and deliver equipment to event sites, sometimes providing on-site leadership if required.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Proven experience as a Shop Foreman, Lead Technician, or similar role in an event, rental, or construction setting.
Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical knowledge related to the event industry (e.g., electrical components, basic staging fabrication, equipment troubleshooting).
Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage personnel.
Certifications: Valid Virginia driver’s license
Problem Solving: Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Physical Activity: Ability to work in a warehouse setting, including extensive standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling of heavy equipment.

Schedule: Often requires flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and overtime, particularly during peak event seasons.

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid time off

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000