Fabrication Production Manager

In this role, you will:

• Lead all fabrication production operations, including structural steel fabrication, weld assembly, fit-up, material flow, and production scheduling execution
• Establish department production priorities aligned with customer delivery commitments and operational objectives
• Monitor and drive KPI performance, including throughput, first-pass yield, weld repair rates, labor utilization, and schedule attainment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, welding safety requirements, confined space procedures, hot work standards, crane operations, and PPE requirements
• Directly manage Fabrication Production Supervisors and department support personnel
• Maintain compliance with AWS, ASME, customer specifications, and internal fabrication procedures
• Develop labor planning strategies, staffing models, overtime utilization plans, and production capacity forecasts
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, standardization, waste reduction, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate cross-functional support activities with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production Planning teams
• Establish and maintain welding standards, WPS requirements, and fabrication quality systems
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to safety incidents, weld defects, and process deviations
• Support workforce development through training, leadership development, and welder qualification progression programs
• Develop and manage departmental labor plans, operational budgets, and capital improvement initiatives
• Support evaluation and implementation of new fabrication equipment, tooling, automation, and welding technologies
• Represent ENTEK during customer visits, supplier meetings, audits, and operational reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive manufacturing or fabrication leadership experience
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, welding codes, and industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience supervising production personnel in heavy manufacturing environments
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding operations, and production workflow systems
• Knowledge of AWS welding standards, weld procedures, and fabrication quality systems
• Strong leadership, coaching, workforce development, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Welding Technology, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory or management experience within fabrication or welding operations
• Experience implementing welding process improvements, automation projects, or operational optimization initiatives
• Experience with production planning systems, labor forecasting, and manufacturing reporting tools
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required to support production schedules, operational priorities, and customer commitments.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future