About UsFreeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.SummaryIt is the responsibility of the Manager Carpenter Shop to manage the carpentry team to ensure jobs are completed in an efficient, safe, accurate and timely manner. Also responsible for monitoring departmental budgets, costs, and materials by project. Professionally interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner representatives to provide the highest level of service excellence.Freeman is driven by purpose and our values: integrity, empathy innovation, enthusiasm performance excellence, and collaboration. Being part of the Freeman team, you join us in making moments that matterThis position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show site based out of Orlando, FL.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manage the carpentry team including performance appraisals, hiring, firing, and merit increases.
Manage the carpentry of all types of shop materials to produce orders including graded lumber, plywood, PVC, and acrylic like materials.
Communicate with Sales, Exhibitor Sales, and other department heads on work orders.
Price out materials and labor accurately when requested for project bids and estimates.
Hold safety meetings to ensure that all equipment meets OSHA safety requirements, and all team members operate machinery safely.
Meet deadlines on all in-housework tickets, utilizing as much straight time as possible.
Coordinate with Operations Manager to purchase bulk material and keep shop adequately stocked for busy schedules.
Look for new materials that can reduce costs.
Ensure that projects are running smoothly, using least amount of material and labor with minimal mistakes.
Examine blueprints, shop drawings, and details to determine dimensions of structure.
Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structures.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Coordinate schedule with paint shop and graphics shop as needed.
Delegate work to outside subcontractors when needed due to workload.
Meet all production deadlines on time or before due dates.
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities (depending on location):
May manage the paint shop, welding, textiles, routers.
Ensure the proper use and maintenance of the welding machine & cutting torch.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of all types of painting and spray equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform job-costing analysis.
Dependable, self-motivated, detail oriented and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Attention to detail for carpentry and custom project work
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Manage a fast-paced team due to high volume of production orders and short lead notices.
Experienced using power tools and wood working machinery
Read and understand shop details, drawings, and prints.
Working knowledge of acrylics/acrylic construction and plastic laminates.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade School experience is preferred.
Five years carpentry shop experience plus Five or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Must have a good working knowledge of all carpenter and paint shop equipment (C&C Router, Beam Saw, UV inks and UV Dryer).
What We OfferFreeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Diversity CommitmentAt Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.