Position: Fabrication Plant Manager/ Foreman (Signage Manufacturing)

Location: Laurel

Overview

Fabrication Plant Manager/ Foreman (Signage Manufacturing)

Location:

Maryland – DC Metro Area (Maryland-based facility)

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401(k) w/ Match, PTO, Paid Holidays

Typical

Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

Description

Fabrication Plant Manager/ Foreman (Signage Manufacturing) Description

Our client is looking for a Fabrication Plant Manager / Foreman to add to their team as a long-tenured leader transitions out of the position. In this highly visible leadership role, you will lead shop personnel, manage workflow across multiple departments, and help engineer custom signage fabrication projects from concept through production. You will oversee daily operations within the signage fabrication plant, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.

This position requires a balance of leadership, technical fabrication knowledge, and engineering problem-solving ability. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of metal fabrication, vinyl, plastics, CNC routing, and paint, along with the ability to troubleshoot and develop solutions for custom builds. This role requires a hands-on leadership style, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage workflow, personnel, and production priorities across 50-100 active custom projects simultaneously.

This is a great opportunity to join an established company that truly cares about its employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within a custom fabrication and signage manufacturing environment
• Manage workflow, scheduling, and priorities across 50–100 active projects to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Coordinate production activities across departments
• Partner with design and engineering teams to develop practical fabrication solutions and improve manufacturability of custom builds
• Troubleshoot production challenges and provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the fabrication process
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate shop personnel while fostering a positive, engaged, and team-oriented culture
• Balance personnel management, production demands, and shifting priorities
• Drive operational efficiency, communication, and workflow improvements to keep projects moving smoothly through production

Qualifications

• 10+ years of signage fabrication experience required
• Knowledge of custom metal fabrication, vinyl, plastics, and paint processes required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication documents required
• Strong engineering aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required

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