Carpentry Supervisor I

JOB SUMMARY:

Overall Summary of Function

The Fabrication Supervisor I oversees the strategic and operational management of the Fabrication Department. This includes custom fabrication projects, carpentry operations, scenic construction, project planning, labor allocation, quality control, equipment utilization, and fabrication shop workflow. The role is responsible for department-wide planning, workforce development, process improvement, and operational performance to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to Blueprint Studios quality standards.

This position leads Fabrication Leads and Associates while partnering with Design, Production, Print, Floral, Inventory, Shipping, and Field Operations to support client needs, operational priorities, and successful project execution. The Fabrication Supervisor I is responsible for maintaining fabrication quality standards, supporting innovation, and ensuring effective use of labor, materials, equipment, and fabrication resources.

In addition, this role promotes a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, innovation, safety, and efficiency while evaluating project workloads to allocate labor effectively, maximize shop productivity, and maintain exceptional quality across all fabrication activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

At Minimum Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Oversight

• Supervise and mentor all Fabrication Leads, Supervisors, and Associates to achieve departmental goals.

• Establish and enforce consistent fabrication processes, quality standards, and workflow expectations across projects and teams.

• Develop and manage department schedules, labor forecasts, staffing plans, and fabrication priorities based on project requirements.

• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and ongoing employee development activities.

• Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, innovation, and safety excellence.

Operational Strategy & Project Planning

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly planning for fabrication projects, custom builds, installations, and operational support activities.

• Attend and actively participate in production, operations, planning, safety, and other required company meetings; provide updates on fabrication projects, production capacity, material availability, timelines, and department priorities while responding to questions and supporting cross-functional planning and execution.

• Review project drawings, specifications, sketches, renderings, and construction requirements to ensure successful execution.

• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, shop resources, and fabrication schedules to support project deadlines.

• Ensure all fabrication activities are planned and executed safely in accordance with company policies, enforcing PPE requirements, proper operation of shop equipment, safe material handling practices, and appropriate controls for activities involving dust, coatings, paints, adhesives, chemicals, or other hazardous materials.

• Collaborate with Design, Creative, Production, and Operations teams to ensure fabrication requirements are properly understood and executed.

• Support project estimating, fabrication planning, and resource forecasting activities.

• Assist with installation, strike planning, and field support requirements when necessary.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Fabrication Quality, Construction Standards & Documentation

• Ensure all fabrication projects meet Blueprint Studios quality standards, construction requirements, and client expectations.

• Perform and oversee fabrication, assembly, sanding, painting, cutting, measuring, drilling, fastening, finishing, installation, and related fabrication tasks while supporting project execution and team development.

• Oversee fabrication quality control processes including measurements, finishes, assembly methods, structural integrity, and craftsmanship standards.

• Review project documentation, drawings, material requirements, and fabrication specifications for accuracy.

• Support documentation of project changes, fabrication notes, material usage, and build modifications.

• Promote continuous improvement in fabrication methods, construction standards, and project execution.

Cross Department Coordination

• Serve as the primary fabrication liaison for Design, Production, Print, Floral, Inventory, Shipping, and Field Operations teams.

• Partner with Inventory, Shipping, Production, and Field Operations to ensure fabricated products are completed, staged, transferred, and delivered according to project schedules and event requirements.

• Communicate project status, risks, material needs, labor requirements, and schedule updates proactively.

• Coordinate movement of fabricated products between fabrication, warehouse operations, and event destinations.

• Support installation planning, logistics coordination, and event readiness requirements for fabricated products.

• Assist with inventory planning and material management to support ongoing fabrication activities.

SOP Enforcement, Process Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Support facility compliance requirements by assisting with inspection preparation, conducting routine safety checks, and maintaining documentation for equipment certifications and safety expirations, including ensuring daily operational standards such as proper door closures and general safety practices are followed.

• Develop and maintain fabrication SOPs, quality standards, shop procedures, and workflow expectations.

• Identify and implement process improvements related to fabrication efficiency, shop organization, labor utilization, and project execution.

• Monitor departmental KPIs related to productivity, quality, labor utilization, project completion, and safety.

• Support equipment maintenance planning, shop organization initiatives, and fabrication resource management.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, fabrication standards, and operational procedures.