Job Description

Responsibilities

• Operations Management
  • Direct and oversee daily manufacturing activities for black fab, blasting, painting, beveling, and tower assembly operations.
  • Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and achieved while hitting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and material movements to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
  • Use and train employees on the Oracle ERP system to ensure compliance with labor time, material, and quality standards.
  • Monitor production KPIs including work order variances, throughput, efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery.
  • Optimize operational costs and productivity.
  • Prepare reports and action plans, as needed for appropriate KPIs including utilization, efficiency, variances, and on time delivery.
  • Produce monthly budget reviews in partnership with Finance looking at expenses, COGS and shipments.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and efficient throughput of product through the facility.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all departments.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards including being the focal point for TCEQ certifications/monitoring supported by HSE.
  • Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction initiatives.
  • Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to welding, painting, and heavy fabrication safety procedures.
• Quality Management
  • Ensure all products meet customer, engineering, and industry specifications.
  • Support quality assurance processes including inspections, weld quality standards, coating specifications, and dimensional requirements.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and customer concerns.
  • Work closely with QA/QC teams to maintain compliance with ISO and customer requirements.
• Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Lead and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly personnel across multiple departments.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee development planning.
  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and retention of skilled manufacturing personnel.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization.
  • Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
  • Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, and standard work procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Budget & Resource Management
  • Manage departmental labor and operational costs within budget targets.
  • Monitor consumables, tooling, and equipment utilization.
  • Participate in capital planning and equipment investment projects.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience
  • Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience in heavy fabrication, steel manufacturing, or wind tower production.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multiple production departments.
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes, industrial painting/coatings, steel assembly, and beveling operations.
  • Experience with large structural steel fabrication preferred.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies required.
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of welding codes, fabrication standards, and industrial coating systems.
  • Understanding of production scheduling and manufacturing KPIs.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Leadership Competencies
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Results-driven with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Working Conditions
  • Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to welding, grinding, painting, heavy equipment, and industrial noise.
  • Frequent walking, standing, and interaction on the production floor.
  • May require occasional overtime and weekend work to support production demands.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to walk production areas for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Preferred Certifications
  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) knowledge or experience is a plus.