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Penco Products

Fabrication Manager

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A Lean Manufacturing Manager leads and designs Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.

$121,616 / year median in North Carolina

+0% projected growth

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Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fabrication Manager to lead our manufacturing operations within the fabrication division. In this role, you will oversee the entire fabrication process, ensuring efficient production flow, high-quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will drive team performance, optimize manufacturing systems, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape manufacturing practices, implement lean methodologies, and enhance supply chain integration to meet organizational goals. Duties Lead and manage all fabrication department operations, including production planning, scheduling, workflow execution, and daily manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly employees while building a high-performance team focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement. Ensure production schedules are achieved safely and efficiently while monitoring labor efficiency, scrap rates, downtime, and key performance metrics. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and process optimization techniques to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Utilize
SAP, ERP
systems, production scheduling tools, and Excel analytics to track performance, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Monitor quality standards, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, safety policies, quality systems, and environmental regulations. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Shipping teams to improve processes, resolve production issues, and maintain efficient operations. Oversee equipment maintenance activities, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend capital investments to increase reliability, safety, and production capacity. Manage material availability, inventory coordination, and supply chain processes to minimize downtime, reduce waste, and support production goals. Support employee hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives to strengthen team capabilities. Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all fabrication operations. Skills Extensive experience in production management within a manufacturing or fabrication environment. Proficiency with
SAP, MRP
(Material Requirements Planning), ERP systems, and production management software. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, process improvement strategies, and supply chain management principles. Expertise in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and process tracking. Certification in Six Sigma or lean management methodologies is highly desirable. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while promoting cross-functional communication and collaboration. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to manage production scheduling efficiently while balancing quality standards and operational capacity. Join us as a Fabrication Manager to lead innovative manufacturing practices that drive operational excellence! Your expertise will help shape our fabrication processes into more agile, efficient systems that deliver top-quality products on time—empowering your team to succeed every step of the way!
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person