What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiberglass Department Supervisor position at COST of Wisconsin, Inc.?
Summary
The Fiberglass Department Supervisor leads a team in fabricating and manufacturing quality, fiberglass components for an array of projects. Use your leadership and technical expertise, in a professional environment that is fast-paced and creative environment.
COST is a theme construction company that fabricates and manufactures custom creative projects for museums, theme and water parks, aquariums, zoological exhibits, and other unique clients. Check out our work on our website!
Location: Jackson, WI
Employment Type: Direct hire; non-exempt
Highlights of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a skilled team in the fiberglass fabrication department, to meet project timelines, safety guidelines, and high-quality standards for theme construction.
- Mentor and coach team members while fostering a culture of professionalism, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct quality inspections of fiberglass constructions, ensuring alignment of artistic vision and structural integrity.
- Collaborate with the art director to achieve aesthetic excellence while maintaining practical construction practices.
- Promptly resolve any challenges by working with production directors and suppliers.
- Regularly review and optimize fabrication processes and techniques.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Supervisory experience in the theme construction or related industry is required.
- Related work experience is required; preferably 4 or more years; along with a solid understanding of fiberglass fabrication techniques.
- Effective leadership and team management skills including motivating others.
- Ability to promote and implement organizational policies and procedures.
- Strong reasoning skills to analyze problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
- Chopper gun experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet navigation.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Company paid basic life and long term disability insurance
- Medical insurance
- Voluntary insurance: dental, short term disability, term life, critical illness, and accident insurance
- 401k
- Quarterly variable pay bonus
Physical Requirements
- Use a computer regularly; listen and communicate clearly.
- Use hands to handle and feel; will stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl.
- Lift 70 lbs. floor to waist, 90 lbs. waist to chest, 25 lbs. chest to above head. Carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft. Push a 100-lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft. Drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.
Work Environment/Schedule
- Typical machinery noise (moderate to loud)
- Typical production environment odors, such as fumes or airborne particles
- Usual schedule is a compressed, 40-hour workweek, M–Th 6:00am–3:30pm, F 6-10am
- Hours vary based on departmental and company needs
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation. COST of Wisconsin, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity workplace.