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Position Overview The Cable Department Head is responsible for leading the day-to-day night-shift operations of the Cable Department and supervising a team of three Cable/Warehouse Technicians. This is a hands-on leadership role focused primarily on ensuring all cable inventory is properly prepped, tested, organized, and ready to support upcoming shows, while managing the efficient de-prep, inspection, and turnaround of returned equipment. The Cable Department Head oversees department workflow, assigns daily priorities, and ensures cable assets are accurately scanned, stocked, maintained, and available to meet operational demands. While the position includes cable assembly, repair, and build responsibilities, those functions serve as support to the department's primary objective of maintaining show-ready inventory and efficient warehouse operations. The Cable Department Head is responsible for maintaining quality standards, supporting inventory accuracy, developing team members, and ensuring the department operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production schedules. General Tasks / Duties Below is a general list of the tasks and duties: Team Leadership Lead and oversee the cable department warehouse technicians. Assign daily priorities with primary emphasis on show prep, de-prep, equipment readiness, inventory organization, and warehouse workflow. Coordinate repair and cable-build activities as needed to support operational requirements. Work alongside the team as a hands-on contributor and provide technical guidance on cable assembly, termination, diagnosis, testing, and repair. Train and develop technicians in cable construction, repair methods, proper tool use, testing procedures, quality expectations, and safe work practices. Monitor productivity, workmanship, attendance, and adherence to department procedures. Monitor department workload and staffing levels and communicate when additional MERTZ crew personnel may be needed to meet show schedules, turnaround requirements, or increased operational demand. Communicate completed work, open repairs, inventory needs, and urgent priorities to the appropriate departments. Maintain a professional, collaborative, and accountable work environment. Show Prep, De-Prep, Asset Readiness, and Quality Control Oversee cable preparation for outbound shows, ensuring all cable assets are tested, inventoried, labeled, scanned, and staged accurately. Lead cable de-prep activities following show returns, ensuring equipment is inspected, tested, sorted, documented, and returned to inventory promptly. Prioritize turnaround of returned equipment to maintain availability for upcoming productions. Ensure cable inventory remains organized, accessible, and show-ready at all times. Coordinate with warehouse, project management, and department leaders to align prep priorities with upcoming show schedules. Build, terminate, inspect, diagnose, test, repair, and maintain professional cable assemblies used for live events. Select appropriate cable, connectors, components, materials, and termination methods based on application requirements and company standards. Work with cable types and connector systems that may include XLR, speakON, BNC, etherCON, network/data, power, multipin, and other production cable assemblies. Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, service documentation, and build specifications. Use testing equipment, soldering tools, crimpers, hand tools, and other cable assembly and repair equipment safely and correctly. Perform final quality-control inspections and ensure cable assemblies pass required testing before being released into inventory or show use. Identify damaged or unsafe cable, remove it from service when appropriate, and ensure repairs and status changes are documented. Develop and maintain consistent build standards, inspection procedures, testing processes, labeling practices, and repair documentation. Identify opportunities to improve cable quality, durability, production efficiency, and repair turnaround times. Inventory Management, Show Support, and Warehouse Operations Maintain department readiness by ensuring cable inventory supports current and upcoming show requirements. Monitor prep and de-prep workloads, allocate available resources, and identify when additional MERTZ crew personnel may be needed to meet operational timelines and production demands. Ensure accurate scanning, tracking, staging, and storage of cable assets throughout the warehouse lifecycle. Plan cable and component needs based on current inventory, repair volume, show demand, and anticipated production requirements. Maintain working knowledge of cable, connectors, components, replacement parts, expendables, and related supplies needed by the department. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering or replenishment of cable, connectors, components, tools, and supplies through the appropriate approval process. Maintain accurate inventory, maintenance, and repair records in Flex Rental Solutions and other required tracking documents. Ensure equipment is properly scanned in and out, labeled, barcoded, stored, and organized. Identify shortages, damaged equipment, and out-of-commission items and communicate concerns to the appropriate manager or department. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe cable production and repair workspace. Assist with loading and unloading trucks and vans and relocating equipment within the warehouse as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualification / Experience

Demonstrated experience supporting show preparation, warehouse operations, inventory control, and equipment turnaround within a live-event production environment. Strong understanding of warehouse workflows, show-prep processes, de-prep procedures, and equipment readiness standards. Demonstrated professional experience building, terminating, testing, diagnosing, and repairing audio, power, network/data, and related production cable assemblies. Prior experience leading, supervising, or serving as the senior technical resource for a warehouse, repair, production, or cable team. Strong knowledge of cable types, connectors, components, pinouts, termination methods, and testing practices used in live-event production. Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, and technical service documentation. Proficiency with cable testing equipment, soldering tools, crimpers, hand tools, and related assembly and repair equipment. Ability to estimate material needs and plan cable, connector, component, and supply requirements. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organization, and quality-control skills. Ability to prioritize competing work, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train, direct, and support a technical team. Ability to work independently during night-shift operations while communicating effectively with day-shift leaders and other departments. Experience with inventory management software; Flex Rental Solutions experience is preferred. Familiarity with live-event production, warehouse operations, audio systems, signal flow, power distribution, rack wiring, and basic networking is preferred. Forklift and scissor-lift certifications are preferred, or willingness to obtain company-required certifications. Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and safely perform physical warehouse duties.

Schedule / Hours

of Work Full-time, night-shift position based at the Las Vegas warehouse.

Regular schedule:

Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Additional hours, overtime, weekends, or schedule adjustments may be required based on production schedules and business needs. The assigned shift may change in the future based on department staffing and operational needs.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive base salary Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match of 5% Paid time off and holiday schedule