Production & Warehouse Manager (3-5+ yrs of custom cabinetry, millwork, fabrication industry)

Production & Warehouse Manager (3-5+ yrs of custom cabinetry, millwork, fabrication industry)

FARMINGTON DISPLAYS INC - 3.5

Farmington, CT Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Forklift Certification Mechanical blueprint interpretation Fabrication Manufacturing management Forklift Assembly Manufacturing facility Supervising experience Assembly drawings Building materials production team management Manufacturing company experience Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Production & Warehouse Manager | $65k - 90k (total comp per year) | Immediate Opening Farmington Displays, Inc. (FDI) has been designing and manufacturing world-class custom exhibits and environments since 1973. We're the team behind brand experiences for Nike, Xfinity, Colt, Benelli — and right now, we're deep into the largest project in our 50-year history for the FIFA World Cup. Our 130,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Farmington, CT is where those experiences come to life — through expert woodworking, metal and plastics fabrication, graphics production, and a full logistics fleet that ships globally. We are a full-service operation from concept sketch to venue delivery, and we need a Warehouse Manager who can lead the team that makes it all happen. What you'll do... Manage end-to-end production flow for custom exhibit builds — from order intake through final staging and shipment Red-line technical drawings and update panel configurations to meet project specifications Oversee receiving, assembly, staging, and outbound shipping of exhibit components and structures Lead, develop, and schedule a team of 8 production workers with varying skill levels Operate forklifts for loading trucks and repositioning heavy crates and exhibit structures Coordinate with the Traffic Manager on scheduling, trucking logistics, and fleet coordination Partner with account executives to align production timelines with client deliverables Maintain a safe, organized production environment and manage overtime during peak fall season Experience needed...

Required:

3-5 years of experience in a production, fabrication, or manufacturing environment 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience Forklift certification and hands-on operation experience Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or production specs Assertive communicator comfortable directing a diverse, multilingual team Organized and adaptable under pressure with multiple active projects

Preferred:

Background in trade show, exhibit, or events production Experience with custom cabinetry, millwork, or specialty fabrication

Compensation:

Hourly:

Guaranteed 40 hours/week + overtime pay for all additional hours

Benefits:

401(k) retirement plan Health insurance Paid vacation

Schedule:

Peak Season (Fall): Monday-Saturday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Off-Peak:

8:00am-4:30pm, approximately 4-4.5 days/week Minimum 40 hours/week guaranteed Why join us... Real production, real craft — we build complex, custom, high-quality structures and your leadership directly shapes the output Full pipeline — 8+ week production backlog means you're leading an operation that's actually busy Direct access to ownership — you'll report straight to the company founder with no bureaucracy Collaborative team — work alongside a dedicated traffic manager and account execs invested in delivering great work To apply, submit your resume through Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Experience:

Forklift:

2 years (Required) production, fabrication, or manufacturing environment: 3 years (Required) reading / interpreting technical drawings / production specs: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Farmington, CT 06032 (Required)

Work Location:

In person