Fabrication Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review production schedules, work orders, and customer requirements to determine product specifications, production volumes, and delivery timelines.
• Plan and coordinate departmental operations to meet production goals and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Evaluate production schedules and forecast labor requirements to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate and enforce company policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, productivity, and product quality.
• Recommend adjustments to work methods, staffing, and equipment usage to improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze production challenges and partner with employees to develop practical solutions that minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Lead, motivate, and engage employees to achieve departmental objectives and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with managers and cross-functional teams to align production activities across departments.
• Establish production priorities and sequencing to optimize manufacturing flow and on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain operational schedules to ensure products are manufactured according to quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor production performance and address operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize delays and control costs.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to ensure safe operation and effective utilization.
• Develop, update, and enforce standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues; escalate unresolved matters when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting systems.
• Ensure department organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards are consistently maintained, including designated exterior work areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• :Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employee
• sTraining, coaching, and developing team member
• sAssigning and directing work activitie
• sMonitoring and evaluating employee performanc
• eRecognizing performance and administering corrective action when necessar
• ySupporting employee engagement and resolving workplace concern
• sEnsuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment law

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Qualification

• s:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred;
• orHigh school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of related manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or production leadership experience;
• orAn equivalent combination of education and experienc