Operations Lead Jobs

The Opportunity

The Operations Lead will be responsible for working with the Operations Management staff to ensure the facility's conversions and setups are completed accurately and on time.

In This Role You Will

Strategic Support

• Assist in preparation of, and operation in, annual budget Assist with purchasing. Complete, log and track purchase orders.
• Utilize Wrike system to assign tasks and follow up with each.
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment.
• Survey equipment before and after events for damage or disrepair and report, as necessary.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for Changeover crews.
• Provide leadership to staff to support various events held at the FedExForum.
• Fully understand Facilities layout to maximize usage (i.e., storage, cleaning methods, etc.).
• Assist other depts. as required to promote teamwork and to comply with work schedules.
• Schedule and supervise the conversions.
• Provide labor recaps for scheduled work. Distribute changeover supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Log, order, and maintain inventory of changeover supplies, tools, and equipment via sign-in/sign-out sheet.

Daily Operational Support

• Install stage drapes and theatrical drapes as required.
• Maintain operating equipment and machinery as required.
• Perform all basketball conversions and setups.
• Install telescopic seating units and SRS seating units.
• Coordinate daily schedules with event staff concerning the future event.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety codes as well as applicable building codes as required.
• Operate truss control boxes and related equipment for rigging.
• Layout chairs and equipment as needed for various events.
• Ensure hoops are at correct height and rim and backboard level and plumbed per NBA standards and regulations.
• Conversion in the practice court area for banquets and other events.
• Prepare disciplinary procedures when necessary, verbal, written, and final. Track Violations in the attendance policy.
• Assist Operations Supervisor and Manager in hiring and training of part-time staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervise and work with Changeover staff to set-up and break down events (i.e., stage, risers, basketball floor, hockey system, chairs and tables, lobby area, dressing rooms, Club rooms, etc.).
• Map out floor configurations for seating.
• Coordinate the set-up of all changeovers according to clients specifications.
• Maintain storage areas neatly and cleanly.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Ability to make judgment calls as required to facilitate conversions and setups.
• At least three (3) years of relevant conversions experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks constantly.
• Dynamic, hard-working, confident.
• Ability to read and interpret event work orders and CAD drawings
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Highly organized with good coordinating and project management skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and work effectively in a highly demanding pressure environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Have

Knowledge and passion of NBA and NCAA Basketball.

Physical/Cognitive Abilities

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Must possess visual activity, i.e.: close, distance, and color vision, depth of perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel throught the facility, as required.
• Ability to use hands to manipluate, handle and feel.
• Must be able to lift atleast 50 pounds at a time.
• Climb steps, squat, twist and bend without complications

What We Offer

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace
• Industry leading health coverage
• Group Voluntary Benefits

Discounts and Perks

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Team Store Discounts
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Matching 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualified parking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs

Taking Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.