Plant Manager

Job summary

The Plant Manager oversees all fabrication shop operations, including budgeting, production scheduling, and resource allocation. They are responsible for monitoring all stages of metal fabrication to ensure quality standards and mentoring personnel for ongoing development.

Job details

The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a Manufacturing production facility and a team. Responsibilities Oversee plant operations such as budget, production schedule and stock Maintain clean and safe workplace Analyze production costs and inventory to establish areas for improvements Ensure adherence to rules and workplace policies Examine processes and design plans to effectively use available resources Assign work based on employee skills, workload, and production priorities while maintaining efficient workflow throughout the fabrication shop Monitor all stages of metal fabrication, including cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing, ensuring work meets quality standards and engineering specifications. Lead, coach, and mentor shop personnel by providing training, performance feedback, and ongoing development opportunities Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Production Qualifications 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or manufacturing, with previous leadership experience. Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, welding techniques, machining, blueprint reading, and fabrication drawings. Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is considered an asset.

What you’ll do

The Plant Manager oversees all fabrication shop operations, including budgeting, production scheduling, and resource allocation. They are responsible for monitoring all stages of metal fabrication to ensure quality standards and mentoring personnel for ongoing development.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or manufacturing with previous leadership experience. Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, blueprint reading, and lean manufacturing principles is required.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plant Management
• Budgeting
• Production Scheduling
• Inventory Management
• Metal Fabrication
• Welding
• Machining
• Blueprint Reading
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management
• Resource Planning
• Quality Control
• Engineering Specifications
• Workflow Optimization

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades