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Operational Support Specialist – Industrial Design

Garmin Ltd., Olathe, KS, United States


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 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

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