Director of Shop Fabrication

Want to join one of the fastest-growing companies in the contract glazing industry?

8G Solutions is seeking a seasoned leader with strong glazing knowledge and a minimum of 10 years’ experience with fabrication/fabrication machinery to direct all shop operations where we prepare aluminum frames and doors to be delivered and installed on our projects in the Kansas City and NW Arkansas region.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a leader in running a commercial window manufacturing facility overseeing all facets (receiving, inventory, fabrication, assembly, glazing, packaging, storefront door fabrication, and shipping) and working effectively with field and project management staff to deliver quality systems and complete projects within the scheduled timeframes. 

At 8G Solutions, we demonstrate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences, and we’re looking for individuals who share those values. We believe that our differences allow us to be a better and stronger team – one that encourages growth, builds a welcoming culture, and produces better business results.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Director of Shop Fabrication ensures all operations within the shop are operating at the highest efficiency without sacrificing safety, schedule, or quality. This position is supported by department leads such as Fab Lead, Automation Lead, Door Lead, Assembly lead, Shipping/Receiving Lead, Project Management and Superintendents.

• Schedule, supervise, coordinate, inspect, and certify the work of the entire crew.
• Understand full fabrication scope of all jobs including shop drawings and fab drawings
• Review best practices for fabrication- Can we make is faster, simpler, safer, etc.
• Review delivery requests, pallet schedules, and equipment needs.
• Supervise the storage of glass, glazing materials, and tools at the shop.
• Ensure all items are safely stored, secured and only accessible by authorized 8G personnel.
• Instruct personnel in the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare corresponding reports, procedures, and policies.
• Work with safety personnel to implement accident preventative measures.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the fabrication, glazing, unloading, and loading activities performed by shop and S/R personnel.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control.
• Set expectations and monitors results.
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures, health, safety laws and regulations are followed, and employees are held accountable for compliance.
• Ensure employees maintain a professional appearance.
• Manage shop labor and hours used on each project.
• Maintain a “Tour Ready” Indoor/outdoor campus
• Create the plan and remain disciplined to it.

Requirements:

• Construction Management or similar degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in contract glazing shop operations; expert knowledge of all glazing systems, including unitized curtain wall.
• Proven ability to lead by example remaining positive and professional.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and diplomacy skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask

Best-in-Class Benefits:   

Full-Time Employees will be offered Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with up to 6% company match, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance.  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, and up to 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave.  

About 8G Solutions

8G Solutions is one of the fastest growing full-service glazing contractors in the Midwest looking to add top talent to its ranks. We are seeking skilled, highly motivated, detail-conscious professionals that share our values and work well in a culture of integrity, honesty, effective communication, career development, continuous training, and giving to the outside community. Our employees strive to provide our customers with the highest quality outcomes and customer service while living our core values:

• Build Safety Culture where all employees return home every day in same condition they left through Proper Equipment, PPE and continuously employing Lessons Learned
• Best in Class Communication and 8G Speed with Customer Responsiveness
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion, Change, Teamwork, Humility and Constructive Challenge while over communicating across all levels of the organization
• Drive Business Growth to allow Career Growth Opportunities and Profitability through Improved PROCESS, Predictability, Performance and Focus on Project Size, Scope and Geography demanding Accountability with results-driven Performance Metrics
• Increase Success and Fulfillment for all employees by clarifying their Role, Responsibility and Expectations (RRE’S), striving for Right Person in the Right Role (RPRR), and continuously Training
• Employ Honesty and Transparency with all Vendors and Customers treating them as Partners and expecting the same in return
• Improve Employees’ and their Families’ lives with Best-in-Class Benefits and Total Compensation in line with Company (and Employee) Performance
• Improve the Communities we work within any way we can

8G Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000