Senior Production Lead — Live Events & Fabrication

Freeman Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company, a leading global brand experience agency, seeks a Production Manager to plan and control production builds from a St. Paul, MN facility. You will oversee scheduling, coordination with PM teams, and safety compliance for events and shows, ensuring timely, quality output.

Key duties include managing machine demands, overseeing shop personnel, and communicating with leadership on project health, backlog, and budget impact. In-person role based in Saint Paul, MN.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production/manufacturing or custom fabrication
• Experience supervising or managing teams
• Experience building and managing production schedules
• Knowledge of CNC, woodworking, metalworking, finishing or large-format print production
• Experience with OSHA safety standards and on-site enforcement
• Experience managing full build cycles (receiving, shipping, cross-rented equipment)

Responsibilities

• Consult with the project management team on all aspects of a project
• Coordinate machine demands against backlog
• Ensure production meets details and quality standards
• Generate and follow production schedules for projects
• Enforce safety guidelines inside and outside the facility
• Coordinate shop operations to prepare, produce, and return shows
• Manage build activities including receiving, shipping, and cross-rented equipment
• Communicate production issues to prevent budget overruns
• Oversee timekeeping for shop staff and ensure accurate hours
• Ensure equipment maintenance and inform vendors of external issues
• Lead teams with safety, efficiency, and timeline discipline
• Oversee the Graphic Department

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Tools

CNC

Job description

The Freeman Company, a leading global brand experience agency, seeks a Production Manager to plan and control production builds from a St. Paul, MN facility. You will oversee scheduling, coordination with PM teams, and safety compliance for events and shows, ensuring timely, quality output.

Key duties include managing machine demands, overseeing shop personnel, and communicating with leadership on project health, backlog, and budget impact. In-person role based in Saint Paul, MN.