Associate Director of Fabrication

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide consistent mentorship, training, and support across Fabrication Teams, including Carpentry, Metal, Machine Production, and Tech.
• Support and collaborate with Department Managers and Leads in driving team performance, communication, and departmental accountability.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and solutions-oriented work environment aligned with company values and a healthy company culture.
• Aid in developing team structures and identifying staffing needs in partnership with senior fabrication leadership.
• Clearly communicate and uphold company policies, accountability, and performance expectations, addressing disciplinary matters while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

Build Oversight

• Partner with Fabrication Managers and Digital Fabrication to develop build approaches, material and hardware specification, and execute detailed build plans and strategies.
• Review technical drawings for clarity, material/hardware accuracy, feasibility, and quality.
• Collaborate with Digital Fabrication to ensure files, assets, and outputs are build-ready.
• Monitor build progress and proactively address staffing, production challenges, and timeline risk.

Project Planning

• Collaborate with Business Development, Design, and Project Management teams to support project planning, timelines, and budgets.
• Review budgets for accurate labor, material call-outs, and preliminary build approach.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify efficiencies and value-engineering options when applicable.
• Identify execution risks and propose solutions to maintain project alignment.
• Ensure project plans align with available resources and fabrication capacity.

Quality Assurance

• Uphold and enforce established Pink Sparrow quality standards across all fabrication projects.
• Support the implementation of quality control standards, including assessments, accountability measures, and scheduled walkthroughs with Fabrication Managers, Leads, and Project Managers.
• Maintain consistent standards and expectations across all tiers of fabrication, from build approach and material selection through execution, tech-up, and installation.
• Promote preparedness for installation at every stage of fabrication, recognizing installation as the final and critical phase of the process.

Operational Discipline

• Ensure adherence to operational procedures across safety, quality, engineering, HR, and finance guidelines.
• Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of more efficient workflows.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Performance Management

• Support performance review processes in partnership with the Director of People Operations and senior leadership.
• Help define and track KPIs for Fabrication Team members.
• Provide consistent, actionable feedback and support development planning.
• Escalate and assist in addressing performance concerns when necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to implement and manage systems and processes.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in fabrication or production environments, including team leadership.
• Solid understanding of fabrication processes, drafting, engineering, scenic production, and live event environments.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and production-related tools.
• Ability to interpret and guide technical drawing development.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• OSHA Certification (required within six months of hire).
• Forklift/Scissor Lift Certification (required within six months of hire).
• CPR/First Aid Training (required within six months of hire).