HIRING - Operations Manager
OPERATIONS MANAGER
About the Position
The Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership position responsible for keeping Trickster’s daily
operations organized, efficient, and running smoothly.
This position works closely with the owners and provides leadership for production, inventory, shipping,
quality control, and fulfillment. The Operations Manager will also help coordinate retail and wholesale
events and develop systems and processes that allow the company to continue growing.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, self-motivated, comfortable making
decisions, and able to manage multiple priorities at the same time. The successful candidate will be
someone who can work independently, identify what needs to be done, and follow through without
constant direction.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to become an important part of a growing family-owned
business and contribute to its long-term success.
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Reports to: Owner
Start Date: As soon as possible
Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime when necessary
Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise, train, and support production and shipping staff.
-Provide consistent on-site leadership and direction for employees.
- Help establish priorities, assign tasks, and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.
Production & Quality Control
- Oversee production and assembly of products from start to finish.
- Produce and assemble products using equipment and processes such as laser cutting, T-shirt
transfers, art printing, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and labeling.
- Inspect products and incoming merchandise to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Identify production issues and find practical solutions.
Inventory and Warehouse Operations
- Maintain accurate inventory of finished products, parts, materials, and supplies.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
- Receive, organize, store, and locate incoming merchandise and supplies.
- Maintain an organized and efficient office and warehouse.
- Assist with maintenance and care of equipment and work areas.
Shipping and Customer Fulfillment
- Oversee accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Package and ship retail and wholesale orders using Shopify and shipping platforms.
- Monitor orders and resolve shipping or fulfillment issues.
- Help ensure a positive customer experience through accurate, timely, and professional service.
Retail & Wholesale
- Provide leadership and logistical support for retail markets, wholesale shows, pop-ups, and
other events.
- Assist with preparing inventory, displays, packing, transportation, setup, and breakdown for
events.
- Help ensure wholesale and retail commitments are completed accurately and on schedule.
Business Operations
- Develop, document, and improve business processes and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
- Help create systems that allow the business to operate more efficiently as it grows.
- Communicate regularly with the owners regarding operations, staffing, inventory, production,
and other business needs.
- Take ownership of projects and follow them through to completion.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the business.
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Previous experience supervising or managing employees.
- The ability to work independently and make sound day-to-day decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- The ability to learn new equipment, software, and production processes.
- Experience or willingness to learn inventory management and fulfillment systems.
- Basic computer skills and comfort learning new technology.
- Ability to work with Shopify, email, calendars, label printing, shipping software, word
processing, and other business systems.
- Ability to communicate professionally with employees, customers, vendors, and business
owners.
- A practical, problem-solving approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
- An interest in learning about Trickster's products, artwork, and mission.
-Experience with Shopify, e-commerce, inventory management, production, shipping/fulfillment, retail,
wholesale, or small-business operations is a plus.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on position. Physical work is an important part of the job and includes:
- Lifting and moving boxes and merchandise.
- Packing and shipping orders.
- Organizing and maintaining inventory.
- Product assembly and production.
- Maintaining and organizing warehouse and work areas.
- Loading and unloading merchandise for events and deliveries.
Driving
Occasional driving may be required between the Trickster office/warehouse, shipping locations,
customers, vendors, markets, and other business locations. A valid drivers license and reliable
transportation are required.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting wage: $22–$31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus an annual
performance bonus.
The higher end of the range is intended for candidates with demonstrated experience in team
leadership, business operations, inventory management, production, fulfillment, e-commerce, and/or
related areas.
Benefits include:
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Annual performance bonus
- Full-time schedule with opportunities for overtime when necessary
Why Work at Trickster?
Trickster is a small, family-owned business where every team member has an opportunity to make a
meaningful contribution. This position offers the opportunity to learn and participate in many different
aspects of a growing company, from production and e-commerce to wholesale, retail, events, inventory,
and business operations.
We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership of their work, learn new skills, contribute
ideas, and grow with the company.
If you are organized, dependable, motivated, and enjoy working in a creative, hands-on environment,
we would like to hear from you.
To Apply
Email: dawnd@hotglaa.com