Fabrication Manager

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap seeks an experienced fabrication leader to oversee operations, ensure production deadlines are met, and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will direct fabrication processes, coordinate with sales, enforce OSHA safety requirements, and manage equipment maintenance, loading/unloading, and inventory controls, including scrap and rebar tracking. Candidates typically have a BS/BA and 7+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Certification may be required; advanced degree may offset less experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs fabrication operations to meet production and budgetary goals.
• Oversees and monitors operations to ensure schedules and quality standards.
• Determines equipment availability and capabilities to efficiently schedule, coordinate, and move fabrication orders.
• Coordinates shop activities with sales.
• Instructs and monitors staff regarding safety issues and compliance.
• Ensures the workplace is safe and in compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable fire codes.
• Makes requests for repairs and equipment as needed.
• Ensures accurate and safe loading and unloading of trucks.
• Manages inventory loss (scrap) through the production process.
• Monitors rebar inventory.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

7+ years of experience

Certification may be required

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary Oversee fabrication and quality control, monitoring progress and ensuring production deadlines are met.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Directs fabrication operations so that production and budgetary goals are consistently met.
• Oversees and monitors the operations for the purpose of ensuring that production schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Determines equipment availability and capabilities to efficiently schedule, coordinate, and move fabrication orders through the facility to meet customer expectations.
• Coordinates shop activities with sales.
• Instructs and monitors staff regarding safety issues.
• Ensures that the workplace is safe and in compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable fire codes.
• Makes requests for repairs and equipment as needed for shop.
• Ensures accurate and safe loading and unloading of trucks.
• Manages inventory loss (scrap) through the production process.
• Monitors rebar inventory.

Nature and Scope Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors. Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Steel Fabrication and equipment
• Team Player & willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Can guide, train, and teach individuals to grow

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.