FABRICATION & WELDING MANAGER

## Description Provides strategic leadership and direction for production operations to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Focuses on developing high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and aligning manufacturing activities with organizational goals. Leads through subordinate supervisors while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence. ## Requirements **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · Translates business objectives into production strategies, aligning departmental goals with overall organizational priorities. · Leads and develops production leadership (supervisors and team leads), building capability, succession strength, and employee engagement across the department. · Reviews production forecasts, schedules, and resource requirements to proactively plan operations and ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. · Establishes production priorities, ensuring optimal workflow, labor utilization, and cross-functional alignment with quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams. · Drives continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimization) to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance. · Analyzes production metrics, KPIs, and operational reports to identify trends, address gaps, and implement sustainable solutions. · Champions a culture of safety, accountability, and adherence to standard work, ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements. · Partners with Human Resources and leadership to support employee development, performance management, and workforce planning strategies. · Coaches and mentors team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting growth, engagement, and retention. · Oversees resolution of operational challenges and escalated employee relations issues, ensuring timely and effective outcomes. · Evaluates equipment, processes, and technologies to support long-term operational strategy and capital planning. · Develops and implements standard operating procedures and best practices to drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement. · Ensures accurate data collection and reporting to support decision-making and operational transparency. Other duties may be assigned. **REQUIRED COMPETENCY** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: **Quality** - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. **Quantity** - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly. **Safety and Security** - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** Provides leadership and oversight for a team of approximately 5-10 direct and up to 40 indirect employees, ensuring supervisory practices align with organizational policies and legal requirements. Responsible for talent acquisition, development, and performance management; workforce planning and work allocation; fostering employee engagement; and effectively resolving employee relations matters. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with 3-5 years related experience; or Associate’s degree with 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. **LANGUAGE SKILLS** Ability to read and interpret documen…