An exciting opportunity for an experienced production leader to oversee second-shift fabrication operations within a respected manufacturing organization. This position offers the chance to drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and deliver operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
Client Details
Our client is a highly respected manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for engineering excellence, product quality, and customer service. As part of a larger global network, the company continues to invest in innovation, operational efficiency, and employee development, providing long-term career opportunities within a stable and growth-oriented environment. The business values continuous improvement, teamwork, and high ethical standards, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions while supporting customers across a diverse industrial marketplace.
Description
- Lead, coach, train, and supervise second-shift fabrication personnel to achieve operational objectives.
- Direct daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and labor utilization targets are met.
- Manage workflow, manpower allocation, and equipment utilization to maintain efficient material movement throughout the department.
- Identify, implement, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and departmental effectiveness.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets while controlling production and maintenance-related costs.
- Collaborate with planning, engineering, sales, business development, and production teams to support operational goals.
- Monitor production schedules, inventory accuracy, attendance records, and workforce planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, workplace procedures, labor agreements, and applicable regulations.
- Support problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Profile
- Previous experience leading manufacturing or fabrication operations.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with project management concepts and quality systems such as ISO procedures.
- Strong analytical and business mathematics skills related to production and inventory management.
- Ability to interpret technical information, manufacturing documentation, and production data.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong decision-making capabilities with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments.
Job Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health coverage available immediately upon hire.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off program.
- Ten paid company holidays.
- Strong 401(k) contribution and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Annual bonus potential.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Commuter benefit programs.
- Education reimbursement support.
- Home and auto insurance discounts.
- Pet insurance options.
- Long-term career development opportunities within a globally connected manufacturing organization.
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