KEVIN SHATTUCK
Debary,US
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in team supervision, schedule coordination, and business operations including a strong background in fabrication management. Known for leveraging organizational skills and team collaboration to drive operational success and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Phoenix Rising
Leesburg, Florida
06.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints to determine project specifications and requirements.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques, such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Assembled parts and structures according to engineering drawings.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
Metal Department Manager
Bungalow Scenic Studios
Orlando, Florida
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed daily operations and workflow within the Metal Department.
- Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
- Resolved conflicts and facilitated communication among team members.
- Scheduled shifts and assignments for optimal workforce management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
- Lead and managed employees, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Supervised team members to ensure adherence to published schedules and budgets.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and operational best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies and equipment for production needs.
Metal Department Manager
Brilliant Fabrication
Orlando, FL
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with project management and design to review all drawings and perform mark-ups before being released to production.
- Placed job-specific material requisitions, maintained inventory for consumables, and raw goods needs to complete the project.
- Hired and trained new members on proper manufacturing practices and methods, while sharing a vast knowledge gained through leadership in both production and installation-based practices. Maintaining an emphasis on quality, safety, conflict resolution, and troubleshooting.
- Planned the operations and work teams' timelines while setting and maintaining a fluid production schedule that is easy to share with other team members.
- Conducted quality and performance evaluations prior to, during, and after fabrication.
- Provided basic estimates for change orders throughout the manufacturing process.
- Managed and audited hours spent on the job, referencing the estimated time, and looked for processes that could benefit the company.
- Maintained employee timecards and made necessary corrections before being submitted to payroll.
Installation Manager
Poblocki Sign Company
Orlando, FL
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with production and design to determine their needs and deliver excellent service.
- Trained and hired new members of the installation team on proper installation practices and methods while sharing a vast knowledge gained through leadership in both production and installation-based practices with an emphasis on safety, conflict resolution and troubleshooting.
- Planned the operations and work teams' timelines while setting and maintaining a fluid installation schedule easy to share with other team members.
- Conducted quality and performance evaluations prior to, during, and after installations.
- Oversaw installation work done by internal, external.
- Conducted surveys of installation sites and recorded any problems.
- Managed and audited hours spent on job referencing the estimated time and looked for processes that could benefit the company.
- Maintained employee timecards and made necessary correction before being submitted to payroll.
Production Manager
Poblocki Sign Company
Orlando, FL
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Reduced resource and time waste by directly addressing employee or production issues and implementing timely solutions.
- Scheduled employee’s tasks and kept track of their productivity, performance, and task completion.
- Oversaw and managed the daily activities of 25 team members to ensure that customer orders were fulfilled and that general warehouse procedures were followed.
- Increased production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies while working with senior leadership to ensure everyone was copasetic with changes.
- Kept the production areas clean and well-organized to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays caused by hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Efficiently planned and delegated work to meet daily, weekly, project, or production objectives.
- Maintained MET label logs and documentation of labels used.
- Performed high level mark-ups on production drawings before being released to production while creating material take off forums.
- Held kick off meetings with the production team and project management team before releasing the job to production.
Lead Installer
Interstate Sign and Light
Orlando, FL
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Work as a cooperative team member.
- Provided precise measurements and estimates for all projects when required for pre-installation surveys.
- Installation/service of both neon and led signs including wiring and problem solving.
- Usage of mig, stick, tig welders, working under umbrella of company.
- Reviewed engineering documentation to determine the order of construction operations and made suggestions to design processes to ease burden on installation.
- Looked at blueprints, technical documentation, and customer facilities to figure out where the installations should go.
- Solved install related issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service.
Production Employee
International Signs & Lighting
Longwood, FL
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Work as a cooperative team member.
- Measure, cut, and assemble various materials used to construct signs.
- Wiring of signs using both neon and leds.
- Usage of mig, stick, tig welders, channel letter benders, Cnc routers.
Skills
- Supervision
- Schedule coordination
- Organization
- Business operations
- Team management
- Weld inspections
- Process improvement
- Project organization
- Project management
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Material take off and ordering
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Phoenix Rising
06.2025 - Current
Metal Department Manager
Bungalow Scenic Studios
07.2024 - 06.2025
Metal Department Manager
Brilliant Fabrication
12.2023 - 07.2024
Installation Manager
Poblocki Sign Company
05.2020 - 12.2023
Production Manager
Poblocki Sign Company
05.2017 - 05.2020
Lead Installer
Interstate Sign and Light
05.2013 - 05.2017
Production Employee
International Signs & Lighting
06.2009 - 06.2013