Lead Carpenter - Prefab & Assembly Supervisor

Mortenson; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous H

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

BLUvera, a Mortenson affiliate, is seeking a Carpenter Foreman in Indianapolis to lead a team of production workers in fabrication and construction components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will interpret blueprints, drive quality and safety, mentor staff, coordinate production planning, and partner with engineering and quality to meet schedules. This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on carpentry, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of carpentry, construction, production, or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, crew lead, foreman, or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry tools, equipment, materials, and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive performance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support a team of Production Workers engaged in fabrication and assembly activities.
• Assign daily work tasks and monitor progress to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on construction methods, quality standards, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a positive team environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and operational updates to team members.
• Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Ensure materials are measured, cut, assembled, and installed accurately according to design requirements.
• Verify completed work meets BLUvera quality standards and customer expectations.
• Identify and resolve production or construction-related issues before they impact schedules.
• Assist with prototype builds, process improvements, and new product implementation.
• Champion a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety observations and address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas remain organized and maintained.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize labor efficiency and production output.
• Monitor production schedules and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
• Track daily production performance and communicate progress to leadership.
• Support inventory control and material management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Carpentry expertise

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

OSHA 10/30 certification

Forklift certification

Telehandler certification

Aerial lift certification

Production management software

Job description

BLUvera, a Mortenson affiliate, is seeking a Carpenter Foreman in Indianapolis to lead a team of production workers in fabrication and construction components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will interpret blueprints, drive quality and safety, mentor staff, coordinate production planning, and partner with engineering and quality to meet schedules. This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on carpentry, and continuous improvement.