Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment 

 

For over 100 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has been a leader in location-based family entertainment. Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley’s has grown to be a world leader in family entertainment, expanding to include more than 100 attractions in 9 countries around the world. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Guinness World Records Attractions, Aquariums, WaxWorks, traveling shows, and miniature golf, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, content, and books for all ages.  

 

Job Summary:

Oversee the corporate office logistics and facilities of 78,000 square feet. Facilities include offices, a workshop, and a warehouse like exhibit storage area for a multi-million-dollar collection of artifacts. The Supervisor reports to the Director of Exhibits. Typically, Monday-Friday 8-5, with occasional adjustments for special events.

 

Unique Job Requirements:

Requires a wide skill set and the ability to learn additional skills for new tasks. The best candidate will have experience in many of the required duties and ability and willingness to learn the others. Attitude is as important as aptitude. Candidate must have supervisory experience. This is not a typical warehouse position.

 

Job Tasks Logistics:

Oversee low volume warehouse, with occasional peaks for larger shipments.Supervise and motivate a team of 2-3.Focus on cost effective shipping and documentation.Oversee and evaluate brokers for international shipments and prepare critical customs documentation like commercial invoices and packing lists.Shipping or receiving new artifacts with a focus on proper packing and handling.Inventory and labeling.Warehouse supply ordering.Warehouse equipment maintenance programs.Safety programs and reports as required.Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.Assist with annual budget preparation.Consult with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.Plan work, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.

Job Tasks Facilities:

Take ownership of facilities and ensure seamless operations.Oversee all facility systems by scheduling and coordinating vendors.DumpstersFire systemsElevatorPest ControlA/CLocksmith

Knowledge/Skills:

Those skills as required to align with the above tasks.Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed.Ability to implement process improvement initiatives.Licensed fork-lift and order picker operator.Computer Skills including Microsoft Office products.UPS/FedEx systems and LTL/Dedicated experience.Understand this is a corporate service department.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to reach products, exhibits at distances above normal reach, which may include the use of a ladder or order picker. Must be able to reach or move exhibits including boxes or crates which would include lifting to 75 pounds, as well as pushing, pulling, shoving, and stooping.Ability to work in a noisy environment.