Event & Exhibit Associate Production Supervisor / Foreman

Company Hiring Intro: Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is Salt Lake's leading independent exposition service contractor, event producer and decorator. While our services and capabilities have grown, our commitment to our founding principles of quality, value, service, family and community remain unchanged. Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits has become an industry leader, providing exposition and event services for over 400 events annually all around the country.

Pre-Hire Job Summary: Are you good at problem solving? Can you lead the planning and implementation of projects? Can you plan and schedule project timelines? Do you like to be challenged? Are you looking for something that is different every day? If you feel this embodies what you are looking for, Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is expanding their workforce! We are looking for a hardworking individual with a positive, can-do attitude. The following position is currently available: Associate Production Supervisor in Expo, Events & Exhibits. This is an entry level project leadership position with a great opportunity for growth in an exciting field and company. The perfect fit will be a dynamic, creative and experienced event professional that is able to lead various projects relating to producing a variety of events. This position learns how to lead overall management of the installation and dismantle process of Expo's, Events & Exhibits. This includes but is not limited to; project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and time constraints given by Account Manager(s).

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the installation and dismantle of Events, Expo's & Exhibits.
• Supervise labor during the installation and dismantle process.
• Work with Account Managers to ensure delivery of client expectations
• Work with Warehouse Manager to create and ensure proper equipment allocation for each event.
• Work with facility personnel to ensure safety and compliance of rules within the facility
• Provide direction and support to the execution team.
• Responsible for quality assurance.
• Monitor and report on progress, problems and solutions.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.

• Maintain a creative, fun, solution-oriented and positive approach to all projects
• Resolve issues proactively
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Lead show standards and maintain quality customer service under pressure

​Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Any work experience in project management a plus
• Passion to learn or previous earned knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Passion to learn or previous earned knowledge of project management techniques, tools and software
• Proven experience in strategic planning and change management
• Tradeshow and Permanent installation experience

• Ability to work well within and/or lead a team setting
• Ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships
• Solution, deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to travel