FABRICATION PLANT MANAGER

The Fabrication Plant Manager is responsible for leading all shop floor execution to deliver production safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the established production plan. This role owns daily operational performance, including labor utilization, throughput, quality, and safety, ensuring that production is executed consistently against schedule. Working in close partnership with Safety, Quality & Production Control, the Plant Manager proactively identifies and escalates constraints, aligns resources, and operations are disciplined to achieve schedule adherence and on-time delivery.

Assignment of Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all aspects of plant operations including production execution and workforce performance
• Execute production in alignment with established priorities not allowing for independent reprioritization of work
• Drive, implement, and sustain 5S standards, leading improvement activities with Production Supervisors and team leads
• Execute production activities in alignment with the established production schedule, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality or safety
• Provide clear input to production plans giving guidance on constraints and plans for mitigation activities
• Monitor plant performance, analyze data, and make improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste including direct labor utilization, efficiency improvements
• Lead and develop plant staff, including training, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution
• Collaborate with Production Control and cross-functional teams (EH&S, Quality, Engineering, HR, & Materials) to ensure smooth workflow and production readiness
• Maintain budgets, track expenses, and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Support production readiness by ensuring labor and equipment are aligned with Production Control requirements
• Develop and enforce plant policies and procedures to ensure a consistent and productive work environment
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues, implementing timely and sustainable corrective actions
• Identify and escalate production constraints impacting schedule adherence, partnering with Production Control to implement recovery actions

Minimum Requirements for Education, Skillset, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered)
• Minimum 15 of experience in manufacturing or fabrication, including previous plant manager experience with mechanical products
• Proven experience in managing teams in a fast-paced fabrication or production environment

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills. Must be able to effectively communicate up, down and across the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety standards with machining, welding, metal forming

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawing, blueprints, models, work instructions, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience is required, expert certification preferred
• Familiar with New Programs: R&D, EMD, LRIP, FRP, etc.
• Familiar with Defense program requirements such as AS9102, DFARS, etc. along with familiarity with DCMA
• Proficient with production software, MRP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems, etc..