Head Of Production

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