Overview

We’re looking for a Head of Production to run day-to-day on the fabrication floor. This person keeps the shop organized, the team aligned, and the work moving — deciding the right way to build things and ensuring the team executes consistently and efficiently. You’ll own the micro-level tasking and daily triage: assigning work, sorting priorities, coordinating people, and keeping every station productive. You’ll work closely with leadership in a tight two-way communication loop. This role is hands-on, people-driven, and technical. You should be someone who can lead by example, set the tone on the floor, and jump in on key fabrication work when needed.

Responsibilities

Shop Floor Leadership
- Run and maintain the daily shop plan: who is doing what, on which project, and in what order
- Continuously triage tasks and rebalance priorities based on real-time progress
- Ensure clear communication across the team, adjusting on the fly as projects evolve
- Maintain a productive, organized, and safe shop environment
People & Workflow Management
- Lead, coach, and support fabricators with day-to-day guidance
- Ensure each person knows exactly what they should be doing and why
- Identify skill gaps and provide training or pairing to build the team up
- Build and maintain a positive, accountable floor culture
Fabrication Decision-Making
- Translate engineering intent into practical build processes
- Decide layup strategy, bond/trim approach, sequencing, tooling needs, and workflow
- Write clear, simple work instructions where needed
- Step in directly on critical layups, trimming, bonding, or problem-solving work
Quality, Follow-Through & Communication
- Ensure parts meet spec and deadlines through active oversight and follow-up
- Flag issues early and work with leadership/engineering to close gaps
- Communicate floor needs clearly upward — material shortages, tooling concerns, unclear drawings, etc.
- Help refine shop processes, tooling setups, and repeatability over time

Qualifications

Fabrication experience (fiberglass, carbon, epoxy systems)
Experience leading or coordinating teams on the shop floor
Strong ability to break down complex builds into clean, efficient sequences
Confident in deciding fabrication methods independently
Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Comfortable balancing leadership with hands-on fabrication
Strong technical drawing interpretation and spatial reasoning

Compensation

$72,000-$90,000 per year

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