Copper Studio Manager

Lead the division that sets Renaissance apart from every other restoration company in America.

Renaissance Historic Exteriors operates one of the only in-house architectural copper and sheet metal fabrication studios in the Midwest. We design and produce custom copper elements — finials, gutters, standing seam panels, custom flashings, and architectural cladding — that are specified for historic restoration projects across the country. The Copper Studio is a strategic differentiator, and we are looking for the right leader to scale it into a national supplier to the restoration trades industry.

This is a management and growth role for someone who combines operational discipline with genuine passion for craft and craftsmanship culture. You'll lead a team of skilled fabricators, own end-to-end production operations, and build the commercial infrastructure to grow the studio's revenue.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Operational Excellence: Establish and document production processes, coordinate scheduling, set quality standards, improve throughput, and build team capability.
• Business Operations: Manage COGS tracking, analyze project budgets with leadership, build pricing models, and identify capital improvement opportunities.
• Sales & Marketing: Develop the studio's catalog and online presence, identify new channels and products, and grow the studio's customer base nationally.
• Team Leadership: Manage Studio Foreman, Project Managers, and Superintendent through the core values of craftsmanship, problem-solving, ethics, and teamwork.
• Safety Culture: Partner with the Safety Director to maintain and continuously improve workplace safety standards.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Experience managing production operations - shop management, fabrication, or manufacturing preferred.
• Genuine understanding of or respect for skilled craft and the culture that surrounds it.
• Business acumen: you can read a P&L, analyze margins, and drive toward profitable growth.
• Leadership ability: you can develop people, build culture, and hold a team accountable with respect.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, copper work, or architectural fabrication is a strong advantage.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $52,000 - $62,000/yr salary.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Company cell phone or allowance; laptop as required.
• Reporting to COO - direct line to company leadership.

Renaissance is a nationally recognized commercial and residential historical restoration company, specializing in traditional exterior historical building systems. Our craftsman work on roofing systems, structural and finish carpentry, masonry, architectural sheet metal and other historical systems not commonly found in current construction methods. Our clients include State Capitols, Churches, Universities, Libraries, Private Estates and properties of all types on the National Register of Historical Places. We have been awarded numerous local and national awards for our efforts. We have an industry leading safety program to protect our team members.