Fabrication Manager, Signage

Signage Shop Fabrication Manager

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 & Hands-On Fabrication

Actively participate in daily fabrication, including welding, assembly, finishing, and other shop tasks as needed.

Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production to meet project deadlines and priorities.

Assign work, monitor progress, and adjust workloads to maintain productivity and workflow.

Interpret shop drawings and ensure fabricated signage meets project specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Identify production challenges and implement solutions to prevent delays and rework.

Team Leadership

Supervise, train, and mentor fabrication staff while working alongside the team.

Set clear expectations for productivity, workmanship, attendance, and accountability.

Lead daily production meetings to communicate priorities and address challenges.

Support hiring, performance reviews, employee development, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Foster a team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Quality Control & Safety

Inspect materials, work in progress, and completed products to ensure quality and accuracy.

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.

Enforce company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements.

Participate in the company safety committee and promote safe work practices throughout the shop.

Workflow & Coordination

Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Signage Engineers to clarify job requirements, resolve issues, and maintain production schedules.

Work with inventory and purchasing personnel to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.

Monitor project status and communicate potential delays or resource constraints to management.

Coordinate shop resources to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Administrative & Process Improvement

Maintain accurate employee timesheets and production records.

Identify opportunities to improve fabrication processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Help establish and maintain consistent production standards and procedures.

Requirements

Experience/Skills

• 3+ years in signage production or fabrication, with at least 12 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.