Fabrication Supervisor

Fabrication SupervisorLocation: Bartlett, ILFor more than 40 years, Colony Display has partnered with some of the nation's most recognized retail and hospitality brands to bring their environments to life. From custom retail fixtures and shop-in-shop concepts to immersive visual merchandising programs, we transform ideas into engaging experiences that move both people and products.Colony Display Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Supervisor to lead production operations across metal, acrylic and wood fabrication. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, training, and accountability while helping build a scalable manufacturing operation to support growing customer demand.The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in metal, acrylic, or wood fabrication, with experience in both environments strongly preferred. This individual must be comfortable working on the production floor, developing employees, solving problems in real time, and maintaining production flow across multiple departments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise production operations across Metal, Acrylic and Wood FabricationDrive daily production execution to meet schedule, quality, and output targetsTrain, coach, and develop employees on safety, quality standards, equipment operation, manufacturing processes, and productivity expectationsPartner with second shift leadership to ensure smooth shift handoff and operational continuityMonitor workflow, staffing, bottlenecks, and material flow throughout the shiftMaintain a strong floor presence and actively support problem-solving during productionEnsure work is completed safely, accurately, and on scheduleEnforce company policies, attendance expectations, and accountability standardsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and eliminate wasteSupport continuous improvement initiatives and operational process changesCoordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QC, and Shipping teams as neededQualifications3–7+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experienceExperience in metal, acrylic, or wood fabrication preferredExperience leading both metal, acrylic and wood fabrication operations preferredStrong understanding of fabrication processes, production flow, and manufacturing environmentsAbility to lead teams in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environmentComfortable reading production drawings and work instructionsStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsForklift experience preferredERP or production system experience preferredBi-lingual experience preferred (Spanish)Leadership ExpectationsLead from the floor, not from behind a deskCreate accountability and urgency within the operationDevelop and train employees to improve overall team capabilityDrive safety, quality, and throughput simultaneouslyMaintain a positive but disciplined production environmentScheduleFull-timeFirst ShiftAdditional overtime and weekend support as needed based on production demandBenefits:401(k)401(k) 4% MatchDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planWork Location: In person