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Production / Fabrication Manager
Job Description
Our client, a creative fabrication and production company within a nationally recognized events organization, is seeking a hands-on Production / Fabrication Manager to lead their fabrication department. This role is ideal for someone who understands how things are built, can manage people and schedules, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to keep production moving.
This team produces some of the coolest custom builds in the industry for high-profile clients. They’re looking for someone with strong shop knowledge, practical leadership skills, and solid common sense — someone who just gets it.
About the Role
This is a highly hands-on leadership position. The Production / Fabrication Manager will be responsible for setting production schedules, managing daily workloads, preparing materials for fabrication and welding teams, and ensuring projects stay on track from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and manage production schedules for custom fabrication projects
- Oversee daily workload planning and shop workflow
- Prepare, stage, and organize materials for fabricators and welders
- Coordinate labor, tools, and shop resources to maximize efficiency
- Maintain a safe, organized, and productive shop environment
- Troubleshoot production challenges and adjust priorities as needed
- Collaborate with leadership and project teams to meet deadlines
Job Requirements
- Experience in a fabrication, production, or shop-based environment
- General working knowledge of:
- Skill saws
- Table saws
- Grinders
- Welding knowledge is a plus (hands-on experience not required)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Natural leader with a practical, no-nonsense approach
- Strong problem-solving ability and good judgment
- Willingness to be hands-on and lead by example
Additional Information
Why This Opportunity
- Work on unique, custom fabrication projects for impressive clients
- Be part of a creative, fast-paced production environment
- Play a key leadership role with real impact on daily operations
- Long-term growth opportunity within a stable organization
Meet Your Recruiter
Mark Gawronski, CPC
Director of Training
Hired in 2013, Mark Gawronski serves as the Director of Training and a Senior Employment Consultant for AllianceStaff. Mark started his career in recruiting immediately following his college career at UW-Whitewater where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism Advertising and participated on their nationally ranked football team. He is a high energy leader with a skill to connect and build relationships. His ultimate goal is to develop more of a partnership, where he is an extension to the search, both on the company and candidate side. Mark is CPC certified by the National Association of Personnel Services and also participates on the Board of Directors for our state association, Recruiters of Wisconsin.
Mark is a family man and loves spending quality time with his wife and three kids. In his free time, Mark enjoys playing golf, following his favorite sports teams (The Green Bay Packers and the Whitewater Warhawks) and doing DIY projects.