Fabrication Shop Manager / Production Manager
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We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Fabrication Shop Manager / Production Manager to lead daily operations within an established metal fabrication and machining facility.
This is a key leadership position for a proven professional who understands industrial production, excels at managing teams, and has a demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, maintain quality, and consistently meet production deadlines.
This is not an entry-level management position. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a history of successfully managing demanding production environments.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies solutions, holds teams accountable, and delivers measurable results.
Previous titles may include Plant Manager, Production Manager, Fabrication Manager, Shop Superintendent, Millwright Superintendent, or Operations Manager.
We recognize that leadership experience comes from a variety of industrial backgrounds. What matters most is your ability to lead people, manage production, solve problems, and achieve results.
What Sets the Ideal Candidate Apart
We are particularly interested in professionals who can demonstrate a history of meaningful operational improvements, such as:
– Successfully improving an underperforming shop or production department.
– Increasing production output and improving workflow efficiency.
– Reducing downtime, labor waste, and unnecessary operating expenses.
– Managing complex production schedules while consistently meeting deadlines.
– Building dependable, productive teams through effective leadership.
– Implementing systems and processes that improve quality, efficiency, and profitability.
We are seeking a leader who doesn’t simply identify problems but takes initiative, develops solutions, and follows through to completion.
What This Opportunity Offers
– Competitive compensation reflective of experience and demonstrated results.
– A full-time leadership opportunity with an established industrial operation.
– Direct collaboration with ownership and key decision-makers.
– The ability to influence production processes, operational strategy, and team development.
– An opportunity to make a measurable impact on efficiency, productivity, and business growth.
– A challenging and rewarding position with significant responsibility and room for professional growth.
Ready to Take the Lead?
This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who is ready to take ownership of production, lead a skilled team, and make a lasting impact on an established operation.
We are looking for someone who brings more than experience to the table. We want a leader with the confidence to make decisions, the knowledge to improve operations, and the determination to deliver results.
If you have a proven track record of leading successful production teams and are ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a current resume highlighting relevant management experience, technical expertise, and professional accomplishments.
Please include examples of production challenges you have successfully managed, operational improvements you have implemented, or measurable results you have achieved.
Apply today by submitting your resume to Advanced Employment Services. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss this opportunity further.
Job Duties
– Oversee and manage daily production activities across fabrication and machining operations.
– Lead, supervise, and motivate teams of welders, fabricators, machinists, and other shop personnel.
– Develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedules to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
– Identify production bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and unnecessary labor costs while implementing effective solutions.
– Establish clear performance expectations and maintain accountability throughout the shop.
– Coordinate staffing, materials, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity.
– Monitor production output, labor efficiency, workmanship, and overall operational performance.
– Collaborate with ownership and project managers to establish priorities and meet project commitments.
– Troubleshoot operational challenges and make timely, effective decisions to minimize downtime.
– Implement process improvements that increase production capacity, reduce costs, and improve profitability.
– Promote a workplace culture centered on safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
– Mentor and develop employees while maintaining high standards of professionalism and performance.
Job Requirements
– Extensive experience in fabrication, manufacturing, machining, or heavy industrial production environments.
– Proven experience in a management or supervisory role overseeing production teams and daily operations.
– Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding operations, machining, production scheduling, and shop workflow.
– Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workloads, and meet demanding deadlines.
– Experience identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing measurable improvements.
– Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to manage labor, equipment, and material resources effectively.
– Experience maintaining quality standards while improving productivity and controlling costs.
– Ability to make independent decisions, resolve conflicts, and maintain accountability.
– A proven record of improving team performance, operational efficiency, and production results.
Relevant Professional Backgrounds
Candidates with significant leadership experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
– Steel Fabrication Management
– Manufacturing or Plant Management
– Industrial Production Management
– Millwright Operations Management
– Welding and Machining Management
– Heavy Industrial Operations Management
– Industrial Maintenance or Field Operations Leadership