custom fabrication shop manager.

Are you looking to work for an innovative Houston-based design and build firm that creates high-complexity, large-scale installations for museums and other themed environments? If so, we are looking for a hands-on Production Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership over our fabrication team. Reporting to the Director of Production, you will be the driving force behind all production phases, ensuring that creative designs are successfully translated into high-quality, physical deliverables.

salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Exhibit deep understanding of varied fabrication processes, material properties, and sequencing for complex builds. Including but not limited to hands on background in CNC operations, woodworking, metalwork, and specialty finishes.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle on the shop floor, identifying potential bottlenecks and maintaining strict production timelines.
• Partner with Design and Engineering teams to validate that artistic concepts are feasible for construction and installation.
• Manage daily labor allocations and assign work orders to supervisors and fabricators to maximize shop performance and team capacity.
• Serve as the primary mentor for the production crew, providing ongoing coaching, conducting performance reviews, and spearheading new training initiatives.
• Enforce rigorous quality standards for all outputs and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with business development teams to provide technical input on fabrication methods and labor estimates during the bidding process.

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 50lbs

standing for 8 hours at one time

working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week

working weekends

Skills

Fabrication (5 years of experience is required)

CNC

Wood Work

Metal Work

Project Manager

Team Building

Management

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.