Signage Shop Fabrication Manager
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