Fabrication Manager

Job Summary

The Fabrication Manager is responsible for overseeing all fabrication operations to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. This role leads a team by providing training, mentorship, and professional development, while coordinating production schedules, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Fabrication Manager serves as a critical liaison between production, engineering, quality, and maintenance departments.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily fabrication operations including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow coordination.
• Lead, train, and develop fabrication staff to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise fabrication of components per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor key production metrics (efficiency, yield, scrap, downtime) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve design, process, and quality issues.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas to ensure readiness and compliance with 5S standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce costs.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, and material usage to meet financial targets.
• Support new product introductions through process development and manufacturability reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Set and track departmental goals aligned with company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Promote a positive work environment and support team members in achieving their best performance.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in coordination with Human Resources.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive operations and policy compliance.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and career growth.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards, PPE requirements, and ISO regulations.
• Approve and manage timekeeping records in the company’s timekeeping system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• 5 years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing operations, including 3 years in a formal leadership role.
• Strong background in plastic or metal fabrication, welding, bonding, machining, or assembly environments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and resolve conflicts.
• In-depth knowledge of fabrication processes such as cutting, welding, bending, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in data interpretation, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on identifying improvement opportunities and driving change.

SaniSure is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

SaniSure does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at humanresources@sanisure.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.