Shop / Warehouse Manager (Audio Visual Equipment)

Job Description

Job DescriptionMake your impact in a newly created Shop Manager opportunity where you shape how the entire shop operates. You take ownership of A/V inventory, bring the systems you know work best, and help shape more efficient, organized shop operations.

No two days are the same – you are working in the warehouse and in your office, staying hands-on while improving systems and processes. Work in an environment where you stay physically active (no being stuck behind a desk) and also have focus office time. Grow with a company that values your ideas and initiative.

If you take pride in keeping everything organized, dialed in and ready to go, this Shop Manager role gives you the chance to own it and make an impact.

Shop / Warehouse Manager – Your Job Duties

You will work in both the warehouse / shop hands on with equipment, and in your office for computer time.

Shop:

• Pull, stage, and put away audio visual equipment for live events
• Pack trucks with complete and accurate gear for upcoming shows
• Unload returning equipment and ensure proper check-in and storage
• Oversee equipment maintenance, upkeep, and readiness
• Own and maintain shop organization so equipment is easy to locate and deploy
• Coordinate with local crew for packing and unpacking support as needed
• Drive a forklift and support daily warehouse operations
• Ensure the shop is clean, organized, and fully prepared to support event schedules

Office:

• Manage repair processes including sending equipment out for RMA
• Operate and improve the inventory management system for accuracy and efficiency
• Build and implement better systems for tracking, labeling, and organizing gear
• Support project managers and event teams with equipment readiness and logistics

Shop / Warehouse Manager – Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit

You have:

• Inventory management systems and maintaining equipment in a shop / warehouse environment
• Awesome organization skills – you are really great at keeping track of many moving parts and not letting anything slip through the cracks
• Prior experience preparing, packing, and managing equipment for events or job sites
• Ability to lift and move equipment safely in a warehouse environment – you are in the shop lifting equipment and on your feet a lot – staying active.

You might have:

• Prior experience with live events, audio visual equipment, or event production
• Prior experience working with audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment
• Prior experience improving processes, organization, or systems within a shop or warehouse
• Prior experience operating a forklift / forklift certification

Shop / Warehouse Manager – Benefits for You

Your compensation will be $70,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on your experience. You will be provided medical insurance with 100% paid for your premium by the company (Kaiser plan), dental and vision insurance, vacation accrual, paid sick time, 401k plan with company match and profit share, and additional incentives.

You will work 100% on site in the office and shop / warehouse in Rancho Cordova.