For over four decades, Big Top has manufactured and installed high-performance fabric structures in the United States, delivering American-made quality, innovation, and reliability.  We don’t just build shelters - we engineer solutions that optimize operations, safeguard assets, and provide a competitive edge for companies worldwide. With the support and financial backing of Altamont Capital Partners, we are in an exciting phase of growth, expansion, and innovation.

Job Summary: The Steel Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role coordinates workflow and monitors project timelines to maintain efficient shop performance. The supervisor enforces compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement in productivity and workmanship. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment or process issues are essential to success in this position. This position will report directly to the day shift Steel Fabrication Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

· Reviews drawings, work orders, and specifications to ensure all work aligns with project requirements and company standards.

· Assigns daily work based on production priorities, employee skill level, equipment availability, material readiness, and required delivery dates; monitors progress throughout the shift and adjusts resources to protect schedule, quality, and throughput.

· Ensures all night shift Steel Fab activities comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and best practices.

· Conducts in-process inspections to verify quality, accuracy, and conformance to drawings.

· Identifies potential delays and develops alternative plans to maintain production timelines.

· Investigates non-conformance issues; performs root cause analyses and implements corrective actions.

· Trains new fabricators on shop expectations, equipment use, fabrication procedures, quality standards, safety practices, and production processes; identifies skill gaps across the team and coordinates cross-training, qualification development, and coaching to improve flexibility, consistency, and bench strength.

· Promotes employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork while maintaining a positive and productive work environment. 

· Maintains accurate records of production output, labor hours, and material usage.

· Identifies and troubleshoots minor equipment issues, conducting repairs as needed to minimize downtime.

· Ensures all equipment is properly calibrated, serviced, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company standards.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to become forklift certified within 90 days.

· Ability to accurately use ERP/MRP systems and basic production documentation.

· Knowledge of steel fabrication processes and shop equipment operation.

· Reasoning abilities to include the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

· Mathematical skills to include the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as add, subtract, multiply, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Language skills to include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Education & Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Previous fabrication experience required. Previous lead, supervisor, or equivalent shop leadership experience preferred.

· Experience in a quality-driven manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to operate in a production environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit.
• Must be able to accurately exchange information with subordinates, co-workers, and management.
• Must be able to lift (50lbs) on a regular basis.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places with appropriate safety precautions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing and eye protection is required.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and physical demands described herein are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and work conditions necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

At Big Top, our actions are guided by a strong set of core values; a pursuit of excellence, a commitment to teamwork, a sense of ownership and a focus on being solution-oriented. We believe each team member plays an important role in helping us achieve our shared goals and we are continuously striving to build a workplace where employees are empowered to contribute in new ways. 

After 60 days, employees are provided with health, dental and vision insurance at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid! Other benefits include 401(k) with company match, free short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous vacation allowance to support work-life balance and employee wellbeing. 

Big Top does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Big Top is headquartered in Perry, Florida, about 50 miles outside of Tallahassee. Located along Florida's Nature Coast, Perry offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Learn more about Perry by visiting https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/north-central/perry/.