Operational Support Specialist – Industrial Design

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Operational Support Specialist – Industrial Design at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for executing event support functions, including exhibit maintenance, product updates, fulfillment, freight and material handling for the OEM / Corporate Design Department.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with team members in the assembly, maintenance, inventory, and organization of event products, kiosks, and supporting elements
• Work with department leaders and internal clients to identify event schedules, shipment orders, support needs, and asset requirements
• Follow pre- and post-show processes to monitor asset status, support request fulfillment, maintain product tracking, prepare shipments, and inspect returning event assets and supporting elements
• Support shipment preparation, freight handling, electronic database updates, transfer coordination, supplier / driver check in, load staging and shipping container blocking and repairs
• Work with department leaders and the shop administrator on identifying and assessing damaged / worn components, developing repair plans, and facilitating repairs of event exhibits, products, and kiosks
• Work with Senior Operational Support Specialist in the coordination of offsite storage, inter-campus trailer and event asset movements
• Maintain support area, tool and event supply and replacement component inventory
• Work with the shop administrator identifying shop improvements and supporting approved implementation plans
• Some travel required
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Operations Management, Project Management, Equipment Maintenance, Occupational Safety, or another related field AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of shop safety procedures, and experience working with shop equipment: saws, drill press, sanders, and power hand tools, etc.
• Self-motivated, individual contributor that demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others
• Able to safely operate pallet jack and forklift and lift 50 pounds using safe lifting techniques
• Must be able to complete training and maintain certification for multiple forklift types
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Project Management, Equipment Maintenance, Occupational Safety or another related field
• Previous warehouse or related experience
• Previous trade show or related experience
• Woodshop, metal shop, or other workshop experience
• Experience with occupational safety – safety policies / procedures
• Experience with Tradeshow / Event operations
  
  
  

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits