Prototyping & Fabrication Shop Supervisor
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Do you have a passion for leading breakthrough, disruptive automation projects for some of the most iconic brands in the restaurant industry? We’re seeking a hands-on, high-energy Prototyping & Fabrication Shop Supervisor to help scale innovation inside our industry‑leading Automation Labs. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation, this role is ideal for a working leader who thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments and enjoys being on the shop floor, building, guiding, and problem‑solving alongside their team. Work Environment & Schedule
- Daily in‑person role at our Plano, TX labs
- Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week onsite
- Optional overtime available (typically 5–10 hours/week)
- No travel required
Role Type
- 6‑month contractor role . While not guaranteed, there is strong potential for conversion to full‑time employment, possibly prior to the 6‑month mark
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of 4–8 employees and contractors, scaling innovative automation solutions
- Team includes technicians, fabricators, and engineers
- Coordinate all in‑house lab efforts related to:
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing
- Field trials of automated kitchen equipment
- Oversee day‑to‑day lab operations, including:
- Equipment reconfiguration and maintenance
- Execution of prototyping, manufacturing, and testing activities
- Implementation of 5S and Lean processes
- Actively develop and elevate the team, getting them to full performance and potential
- Develop, document, and improve standards and processes to deliver automation projects efficiently and consistently
- Drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across lab operations
Requirements
- Hands‑on, self‑motivated Supervisor / Team Lead with strong job‑shop or manufacturing operations experience
- Ideally 5+ years of experience in automation, machine-building, fabrication, machine maintenance
- Proven experience leading daily operations of a team as a Supervisor, Manager, or Team Lead
- Strong machine shop background is an excellent fit
- Candidates from hands‑on manufacturing production or maintenance leadership roles will also be considered
- Demonstrated skills in fabrication, assembly, and/or equipment maintenance
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑centric, collaborative environment
- Highly detail‑oriented and organized
- Proven track record of:
- Driving teams to goals
- Maintaining accountability
- Improving efficiency and throughput
- Experience promoting Lean Manufacturing culture (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) is a strong plus
Possible Backgrounds That Align Well
- CNC Machine Shop Manager / Supervisor / Lead
- Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Supervisor / Team Lead
- Production Supervisor / Team Lead
- Fabrication Shop Manager / Supervisor / Lead
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