Director, Fabrication Operations (Experiential & Events)

Jack Morton Worldwide; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide in Las Vegas is seeking a Director of Fabrication Operations to lead multi-department production for experiential and live-brand activations. You will drive efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across production, supply chain, engineering, QA and finance.

You will build high-performing teams, align operational strategy with client goals, and deliver complex builds for trade shows and live events on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations or production management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience in trade show fabrication, or live event environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and project deadlines for live and experiential events.
• Oversee production and delivery of custom builds for trade shows, branded environments, and temporary installations.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and scale production capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, creative, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless execution.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Monitor KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making across departments.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing leadership team.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align operational strategy with company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Mgmt

Cross-functional

Data-driven

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Director, Fabrication Operations (Experiential & Events)

Experience Without Limits
Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and buildhead-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiencesby turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one.We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

Are you a visionary operations leader who thrives on driving performance, optimizing production, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments? Do you have deep experience inexperiential marketing activations such as trade shows, live events, and permanent environments and a passion for transforming complex challenges into streamlined, scalable solutions?

If so, we invite you to step into the role of Director, Fabrication Operations (Experiential & Events), where innovation meets flawless execution.

About the Role

In this high-impact leadership position, you’ll oversee all aspects of ourmultiple operational departmentsat our Las Vegas facility, with a focus on efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead cross-functional teams spanning production, supply chain, engineering, quality assurance and finance to deliver exceptional results for major brand activations and live experiences.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of a fast-growing, forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence and unforgettable brand experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and project deadlines for live and experiential events
• Oversee the production and delivery of custom builds for trade shows, branded environments, and temporary installations
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and scale production capabilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, creative, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless execution
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning
• Monitor KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making across departments
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing leadership team
• Work closely with senior leadership to align operational strategy with company goals

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations or production management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Direct experience intrade show fabrication, or live event environments
• Expertise in managing large-scale production for custom, high-visibility projects with tight timelines
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skillsStrategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Proven success leading cultural and operational transformation initiatives

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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