Signage Shop Fabrication Manager bei Strategic Factory

Description

Position Summary

The Signage Shop Fabrication Manager oversees daily operations in the signage production shop, ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, and to quality standards. This role manages production staff, coordinates workflow, and maintains a safe, organized work environment. The Foreman serves as the primary link between the production team, project managers, Signage Engineers and senior leadership, ensuring smooth communication and efficient project execution. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily shop operations to meet deadlines.
• Assign tasks to production staff, monitor progress, and adjust workloads as needed.
• Ensure all signage is produced to client specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor production staff to improve efficiency and skill sets.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate priorities, address issues, and promote collaboration.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and quality control measures.

Quality Control & Safety

• Inspect materials, equipment, and final products for quality assurance.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of shop equipment.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety standards.
• Be apart of the safety committee

Workflow & Coordination

• Work closely with project managers and designers/engineers to clarify job requirements and resolve production challenges.
• Work with the inventory specialist and purchasing to manage inventory of materials and supplies to prevent delays.
• Track project progress and provide status updates to management. 

Administrative Duties

• Maintain employee timesheets
• Assist with hiring decisions, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Recommend process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.

Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lend assistance to other team members as necessary

Requirements

Experience/Skills

• 3+ years in signage production or fabrication, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with aluminum welding (MIG), Spray Painting and finishing techniques.
• Strong ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Read blueprints/shop drawings, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of signage installation and signage fabrication
• Familiarity with SketchUp 
• Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement methods. 

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role in a production facility environment. 
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting required.
• Overtime or weekend work may be needed to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.

Why Work for Strategic Factory?

Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.

Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.

Updated work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.

Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health, dental and vision benefits, 401k with generous matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.

Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.