Function

The Audio Warehouse Lead will oversee the day-to day operations of the audio department in the warehouse. This person possesses an extensive knowledge of industry products and how they function. They also possess the ability to delegate to others, to communicate efficiently, and work in a timely manner in an ever-changing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works in tandem with the Warehouse Manager/ Operations Leads to ensure that operational goals are being targeted and met and labor needs are satisfied
• Collaborates with Regional Audio Operations in performing and delegating repairs, preventative maintenance, QC projects, and updates on all audio equipment
• Works with System Techs, Regional Audio Operations, and QC Techs to prep all shows to Clearwing standards
• Directs the audio department in day-to-day operations - ensuring efficiency, safety, and accountability
• Leads and delegates the audio team in scanning, pulling, maintaining, cleaning, and putting away gear per jobs/projects
• Finalize all checking-in and checking-out of audio related jobs in EasyJob Safely lead and load truck packs with all departments and techs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and network problems in an audio system
• Assist Regional Audio Operations in identifying and addressing gear shortages on current and future projects
• Aids, communicates, and plans with Regional Audio Operations on prioritizing show preps, and gear turns
• Maintains accurate inventory of all audio equipment and infrastructure, and works with Service/ Purchasing in the maintenance of this gear
• Assist other company departments on site and in the warehouse as work demands require
• Ensure that subhires are inventoried, QC'd, and returned as needed per project
• Helps oversee the process of customers picking up and returning equipment rentals Oversee and train QC techs in test-rig operation
• Ability to join technicians on show sites, as needed
• Other duties as needed

Competencies

• Good work ethic, must be prompt and reliable
• Works well with timelines and deadlines
• Professional interaction: tactful, positive, effective communicator (verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail Receptive to criticism
• Critical thinking; ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt
• Works well individually and as a team leader
• Appropriate Show Etiquette
• Current Knowledge of Industry Standards in Technology & Safety
• Success in a stressful environment

Skills & Qualifications

• Five (5) years working experience in the entertainment audio industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Proficient in Mac and Windows operating systems, Google Suite, Vectorworks Viewer preferred
• Familiarity with Clearwing audio inventory preferred
• Driver's License and Clean MVR required
• Ability to drive 26' box truck preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• CPR/ AED Certification preferred
• Forklift, Boom Lift, and Scissor Lift certifications preferred

Physical Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• This position requires one to regularly bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry loads of approximately 50-75 lbs. This position will be required to sit/ stand for long periods of time, and must be able to walk up/ down stairs or ladders. When needed, this position may be required to climb to heights of 25', and work in a various range of temperatures and weather conditions.

Environmental Conditions

• This position is located in a busy, warehouse office. The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions and must meet with others on a regular basis.

Sensory Demands

• This position must spend long hours in intense concentration. This position must also spend long hours on the computer entering thorough information which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Mental Demands

• There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. This position must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Ability to work "on-call" as needed including some nights and weekends