Fabrication Shop Manager

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? Job Title: Fabrication Shop Manager Job Type: Full-Time Salary /Exempt Department: Fabrication Shop Location: Funk House, 95 Old Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704 Reports To: Director of Marketing Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities required Summary: At Wicked Weed Brewing, we Craft for Better to create moments that unite people and enrich communities. We strive continuously to create a safe and inclusive workplace while supporting our communities and reducing our environmental impact. We celebrate unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, fostering a culture where employees are valued and empowered. As an important member of the Wicked Weed Brewing Team, the Fabrication Shop is responsible for all custom metal fabrication and wood working. The shop is responsible for following all of the established safety procedures and processes for completing all day-to-day activities necessary to make high quality merchandise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Must be proficient in all essential duties and responsibilities of a Shop Technician I and II. Stands in and performs the necessary duties within the shop when employees are on vacation, sick, or have scheduled time off. Owns safety report outs and cascades information as well as steps to take to address problem/solutions. Primary Sales and Marketing Department contact. Obtains concept approval from Founders/Marketing Director/Engineering Director prior to starting/assigning fabrication projects. Communication to management on important issues and monthly manager meetings. Oversight over production planning, logistics, worklist schedule, shifts in priorities. Holds meetings and delegates job tasks and key projects to the shop team daily/weekly/monthly and assists when needed to avoid any time delays. Procurement coordinator: contacts vendors, accounts for lead times, and expedites as necessary. Lead in setting up contracts, negotiate pricing, and coordination. Head of scoping jobs and assesses key components needed for every future job; schedule, cost, manpower, procurement, execution, logistics for delivery Responsible for Shop Labor Management including payroll approvals, overtime, and budget adherence. Responsible for all Funk House facilities and Shop Management duties in addition to everything described herein. Promotes innovative thinking with team members to get quality work done in a timely manner safely and provides a sense of motivation Provide performance feedback, skills assessments, target appraisals and statistical reports. Monthly one to one review and meetings with Shop employees. Manages work list and schedules manpower, priorities, vendors, and internal/external stakeholder expectations. Ensures that shop is adhering to WWB standards (safety, quality/workmanship, timelines). Manages 5 direct reports where they are to inspire, motivate, engage, coach, and lead the Shop team. Accountable for employee target cascade and appraisal process as well as employee skills assessments, monthly 1 to 1’s, and annual merit cycle. Lead daily team standup meetings; safety, work list assignments and priorities, and open forum. Performs quarterly 5S audits and Continuous Improvement walk throughs Willingness to assist other departments when necessary. Owns Shop S&M Budget and coordinates with CCO, Engineering Director and Founders for key decisions that need to be made Ability to approve invoicing weekly, create RFP’s for new vendors and competitively bid against existing vendors, and adhere to a monthly budget. Maintains all shop equipment and tools, in addition to shop vehicles and trailer equipment. Completing computer-based work, as required to fulfill job or department duties. Ability to work in every area of the shop to ensure team remains on schedule. Coordinates KPI’s and metric tracking and then reports out weekly to senior management; i.e. % complete on time, monthly budget vs. actual, overtime tracking, % projects at risk, etc. Vendors management, sourcing new suppliers, and coordination. Ability to schedule shop fleet maintenance, vehicle registration, and helps with setting up delivery options whether internal or external. Travel when necessary to execute buildouts and Marketing demands. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficient in all knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Shop Technician I and II. Contribute to strategic and operational plans for the group, execute, and deliver results Skilled in multiple areas of the shop; wood, paint, metal fabrication, and CNC. Can multi-task. Attention to detail and has a commitment to Quality. Leads meeting with the shop team. Understands and employs a Safety-First approach. Communicates safety updates (alerts, bulletins, new requirements/rules, safety committee updates) to department. Understands priority and delegates key tasks needed to adapt on the fly. Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines. Willingness to travel. Ability to implement projects for continued shop enhancements, growth, and adherence to code. Ability to provide training and educational plans for shop employees. Ability to motivate and encourage staff and employ innovative thinking. Strong computer skills including document creation and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to perform efficiently with little supervision, self-directed. Education and/or Experience: Technical school degree in Fabrication, Woodworking, or Equivalent on the job experience. 5 or more years work experience in a custom fabrication shop, maintenance shop, or similar industry. 3 or more years of management and leadership experience. BA or BS degree in a relevant field preferred Ability to attain Green Belt If you don’t fit all the above Qualifications, please don’t let that stop you from applying! You may have something special to bring to the table that we forgot to list. Everyone deserves a chance as far as we’re concerned. Main Accountabilities/KPIs: Safety Shop Sales and Marketing Budget Inventory control Shop team development Employee engagement Shop work list priorities and timing to complete 5S Auditing Work Environment: The work environment is usually that of a maintenance shop and brewery. The work environment includes dust, metal shavings, etc. The employee regularly works with hazardous machinery, materials and chemicals. Physical Demands: Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics. Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform work in a non-temperature controlled environment. Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time standing and/or walking. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery. Ability to frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb. Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell. Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ABOUT BREWERS COLLECTIVE: Anheuser-Busch's craft brewery partners are advancing the beer category by bringing together a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and communities with a mission to energize how people view, consume and experience beer. 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