Fabrication Operations Leader: Lean, Quality & Growth

Mpe Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpe Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Operations Manager - Fabrication to lead metal fabrication operations, ensure safety, efficiency, and product excellence in a high-mix/low-volume environment. You will partner with senior leadership to set goals and manage budgets, while owning day-to-day operations across shifts.

The role emphasizes CI/Lean initiatives, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on-time delivery and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in senior management strategic planning to establish company goals, budgets, and action plans for the location.
• Own daily metal fabrication manufacturing operations — including schedule adherence, process adherence, maintenance, quality, and EHS — to drive safety, efficiency, and product excellence.
• Coordinate staffing, work hours, and order priorities across shifts to ensure budget and on-time delivery targets are met.
• Oversee capacity planning within department to respond to demand spikes and evolving customer needs.
• Work with leadership to build scalable operational infrastructure (systems, processes, personnel) aligned with company growth goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mpe Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Operations Manager - Fabrication to lead metal fabrication operations, ensure safety, efficiency, and product excellence in a high-mix/low-volume environment. You will partner with senior leadership to set goals and manage budgets, while owning day-to-day operations across shifts.

The role emphasizes CI/Lean initiatives, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on-time delivery and quality objectives.