Shop Manager

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Atlanta is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee the wood, metal, foundry, and fabrication spaces. You will recruit, train, and lead staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure safe access to tools for students and faculty.

You will develop policies, manage inventory, collaborate with faculty, and support shop operations within the Physical Resources team. Strong leadership and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a related discipline.
• Prior experience in a woodshop or fabrication environment and managing multiple shifts.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the safe and efficient operation, repair, and maintenance of shop equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety protocols.
• Familiarity with wood, metal, foundry, and plastic shop tools, techniques, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop hours and staff schedules with the academic calendar; hire, train staff on customer service, WebCheckout, and equipment care and use; review shop statistics.
• Organize and assign daily work tasks to staff; implement shop policies and procedures; guide students and faculty on projects; speak at student meetings and introductory shop classes.
• Communicate procedure changes with faculty, staff, and students; conduct staff meetings; consult with supervisor on special projects and external requests.
• Develop shop policies and procedures; evaluate space usage and revise for incoming equipment, processes, and student requirements; schedule tours for faculty, staff, VIPs, and students.
• Maintain, repair, and operate shop equipment; report needed repairs and perform preventive maintenance; ensure a clean shop environment.
• Work with supervisor on shop operations and capital budgets; use work order software to coordinate repairs and maintenance requests; assist with operations and budgets.
• Research materials, supplies, and vendors; coordinate deliveries and manage inventory of materials, parts, tools, and consumables.
• Collaborate with faculty to prepare inventory and resources; ensure the sales terminal is updated; maintain inventories to meet academic demands.
• Demonstrate safe operation of shop equipment; ensure compliance with safety policies; coordinate with EHS for OSHA standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Woodshop tools

Metalshop tools

Foundry equipment

3D modeling software

Job description

As a shop manager with SCAD Atlanta’s physical resources team, you’ll work to ensure that our innovative students have safe and reliable access to the extensive collection of tools and equipment they need to complete class projects and further their education. Spaces for which you will be responsible include the wood and metal shops, foundry, plastic lab, and paint rooms at SCAD Studio and other spaces at FORTY FIVE, as needed.

In support of the shops, you will:

• Coordinate shop hours and staff schedules with the academic calendar; work directly with your supervisor to conduct interviews, hire, and train staff on customer service, WebCheckout, and equipment care and use; review shop statistics to ensure efficient usage
• Organize and assign daily work tasks to staff; implement shop policies and procedures; guide students and faculty on challenging projects; speak at all student meetings and introductory shop classes
• Communicate procedure changes with faculty, staff, and students; conduct multiple staff meetings per quarter to review policies and identify areas of concern; consult with your supervisor on all special projects and external requests
• Develop shop policies and procedures; evaluate space usage and make revisions for incoming equipment, processes, and student requirements; schedule and manage tours for faculty, staff, VIPs, and students

As a manager, you will:

• Maintain, repair, and operate shop equipment; report needed equipment repairs and perform preventive maintenance; ensure a clean and functional shop environment
• Work with your supervisor on shop operations and communicate areas of concern; use the work order software to submit and coordinate repairs and maintenance requests; assist your supervisor with shop operation and capital budgets
• Research materials, supplies, and vendors to ensure quality, price, and availability; foster relationships with vendors to acquire all materials/parts, tools, and consumables; coordinate deliveries and facilitate the unloading and processing of materials
• Work with faculty to prepare quarterly inventory and resources; ensure the sales terminal is up to date and accurate; maintain sufficient inventories to meet academic demands

Additionally, as a shop manager, you will:

• Demonstrate the safe operation of shop equipment and related procedures; implement and comply with all safety policies and procedures; coordinate with an environmental health and safety (EHS) officer to implement OSHA standards
• Coordinate with EHS to train staff on first aid and emergency protocols; ensure first aid stations are stocked; administer basic first aid as needed
• Work directly with students and faculty to ensure support and quality of output; advise students on basic fabrication issues; correct file setup and complete projects
• Proactively process jobs to identify and provide solutions to issues; provide backup operations support during times of high demand; participate in university-wide special projects and events as requested

Ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding leadership, time management, and prioritization skills
• A strong work ethic and high standards in the quality of their work
• An ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Candidates should be:

• Detail oriented
• Highly observant
• Committed to promoting a safe working environment

Minimum qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in a related discipline
• Prior experience in a woodshop or fabrication environment and managing multiple shifts
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the safe and efficient operation, repair, and maintenance of shop equipment and hand tools
• Knowledge of OSHA safety protocols
• Familiarity with wood, metal, foundry, and plastic shop tools, techniques, and equipment

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in an academic environment
• Proficient computer skills, including Adobe and Microsoft software and 3D-modeling programs
• Knowledge of furniture, mold, and model-making techniques, casting, and equipment safety protocols

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.