Operations Supervisor
Loudoun County, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Boise Centre ensuring that events are executed safely efficiently and to the highest standards of customer service. This position provides hands-on leadership to operations staff coordinates event setups and breakdowns and works closely with internal departments clients vendors and event partners to ensure successful event experiences.
The ideal candidate is a dependable solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment communicates effectively and is comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety service and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide direction to Operations staff during event setup execution and teardown.
- Coordinate room setups event transitions equipment placement and facility readiness according to event specifications.
- Review event orders and operational plans to ensure all event requirements are understood and properly executed.
- Serve as an on-site operational point of contact for clients event organizers vendors contractors and other partners.
- Conduct regular inspections of event spaces and facility areas to ensure cleanliness safety appearance and operational readiness.
- Ensure employees follow Boise Centre policies procedures safety standards and applicable regulations.
- Train coach and develop Operations staff to promote teamwork accountability and excellent customer service.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor staffing levels to ensure operational needs are met.
- Respond quickly and professionally to operational issues last-minute changes and client requests.
- Coordinate with departments such as Event Services Facilities Security Housekeeping and Audio/Visual to support seamless event operations.
- Operate and oversee the proper use of facility equipment furniture staging and other event-related resources.
- Assist with inventory control equipment maintenance and reporting of damaged or unsafe equipment.
- Complete required operational reports checklists incident reports and other documentation accurately and on time.
- Help identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency service quality and guest experience.
- Assist with emergency procedures and respond appropriately to safety or facility-related incidents.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferably in hospitality events convention centers facilities or a related field.
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with clients vendors coworkers and members of the public.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm under pressure.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn operational and event-management systems.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and extended hours when required by event schedules.
Preferred
- Experience working in a convention center hotel arena performing arts venue or other large-scale event facility.
- Experience with event setups room configurations staging equipment or facility operations.
- Previous experience supervising hourly or event-based staff.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and emergency procedures.