Fabrication Manager

At Victaulic, we don’t just manufacture products—we shape the industry. We’re looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations in our fabrication environment. This isn’t a desk job—it’s a leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, solving problems in real time, building strong teams, and keeping things moving with precision and purpose. You’ll be responsible for driving safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting a team that takes pride in doing things right. If you're passionate about manufacturing, know how to bring out the best in people, and have a mindset for continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in. This role reports to the Senior Operations Manager – Fabrication or designee.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Production Planning:

• Lead the development and execution of detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand and strategic business goals.
• Optimize resource allocation across labor, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput.
• Anticipate and resolve production challenges to keep operations on track and ahead of schedule.

Quality Control:

• Champion quality at every stage of production with robust standards and practices.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and exceed customer expectations.

Team Management:

• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing production team, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Promote a culture of respect, continuous learning, and operational discipline.
• Set clear expectations, deliver constructive feedback, and recognize exceptional performance.

Process Improvement:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, boost efficiency, and lower costs.
• Analyze bottlenecks and implement solutions that scale with growth.
• Embrace lean principles and foster a mindset of innovation and adaptability on the floor.

Safety Compliance:

• Drive a proactive safety culture through rigorous training, audits, and engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with safety protocols to protect employees and equipment.

Budget Management:

• Manage departmental budgets with a focus on cost control and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to reinvest in people, process, and technology without compromising quality.

Communication:

• Serve as the critical link between production and cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, and sales.
• Keep senior leadership informed with clear, timely updates on performance, risks, and wins.

Reporting:

• Monitor and report on production KPIs, using data to drive strategy and accountability.
• Translate operational insights into actionable initiatives for continuous progress.

Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, including safety, labor, and environmental standards.
• Stay ahead of industry requirements and proactively mitigate compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading production operations in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to inspire teams, develop talent, and deliver measurable results.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills with a bias for action.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and modern production systems.
• Experience implementing lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with production planning software and ERP systems.
• Strong command of safety and compliance practices.
• Highly organized, analytical, and focused under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status

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