Summary
Responsible for leading the second shift Fabrication Department by promoting a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversees daily production operations and supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure safety, on-time delivery, quality, and inventory management.
- Conduct performance evaluations and discipline associates as needed.
- Account for and process all parts before moving job orders to the next department.
- Follow block schedule to ensure timely completion of job orders.
- Maintain inventory of materials and parts for production.
- Coordinate inbound materials with designated Buyer/Planner.
- Ensure proper setup of all equipment in the Fabrication department.
- Provide necessary materials, parts, and tools for employees.
- Operate equipment safely in a steel fabrication environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise employees in the department and carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with organizational procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, CNC equipment, and production operations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Professionalism, integrity, and accountability in interactions.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners.
- Ability to foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and employee engagement.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
Education and/or Experience
- Degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
- 2 years related experience and/or training in department assigned.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand geometric tolerances.
- Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
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Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)
ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions.Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today.Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for 40+ years.