Fiberglass Department Supervisor

Summary

The Fiberglass Department Supervisor will lead a team in fabricating and manufacturing fiberglass components for an array of projects. This position demands a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced, deadline-drive, 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

Shift: M – F; 6:00am – 4:30pm; potential for weekend and/or on-call hours

Employment Type: Direct hire; non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the fiberglass fabrication department, ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards specific to the theme construction industry.
2. Mentor, coach, and manage a skilled team, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
3. Conduct quality inspections of fiberglass constructions, ensuring alignment with artistic vision and structural integrity.
4. Manage project timelines, ensuring efficient workflow and meeting client deadlines.
5. Coordinate with the Art Director to achieve aesthetic excellence while maintaining practical and safe construction practices.
6. Coordinate with production directors and external vendors to resolve operational challenges promptly.
7. Regularly review and optimize fabrication processes and techniques for enhanced efficiency and quality.
8. Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards.
9. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
10. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Knowledge and Skill

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the theme construction or related industry.
• Strong understanding of fiberglass fabrication techniques.
• Effective leadership and team management skills; ability to motivate while promoting and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
• Strong reasoning skills to break down problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High school diploma or GED; relevant work experience (4+ years) preferred.
• Able to read, interpret and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Proficiency 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 Demands

• Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, email etiquette, and Microsoft Office use.
• Use hands to handle or feel; stand; walk; climb or balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Lift 70 lbs. floor to waist; lift 90 lbs. waist to chest; lift 25 lbs. chest to overhead; carry 50 lbs. over a distance of 50 ft.; push a 100 lbs. wheeled cart over a distance of 100 ft.; and drag 50 lbs. over a distance of 100 ft.

Work Environment

• Exposed to typical noises and smells associated with the production environment, such as exposure to fumes or airborne particles and production machinery. Noise level is moderate to loud.

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.