Fabrication Operations Manager

Novax Recruitment Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group seeks an experienced operations leader for a structural steel fabrication facility in the region. You will partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership to align production with schedules, safety, and financial goals, driving efficiency and performance.

You will monitor KPIs, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and coach leaders to foster safety and accountability. Ten-plus years of leadership in heavy industrial fabrication are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience within structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.
• Proven ability to develop Plant Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies within a fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership to achieve production, quality, safety, and financial goals.
• Coordinate production planning and scheduling activities to maximise efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, resource optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop Plant Managers, Foremen, and department leaders while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication ops

KPIs & budgeting

People development

Continuous improvement

Job description

Why This Role Matters

An established structural steel fabrication organisation is seeking an experienced operations leader to support their fabrication facility. This position is responsible for improving operational performance, supporting Plant Managers, and ensuring fabrication operations are aligned with production schedules, safety standards, and business objectives.

Working closely with operational and corporate teams, you'll help drive consistency, improve efficiency, and support the successful delivery of fabrication projects across the region.

• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership to achieve production, quality, safety, and financial goals.
• Coordinate production planning and scheduling activities to maximise efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, resource optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop Plant Managers, Foremen, and department leaders while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• 10+ years of leadership experience within structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.
• Proven ability to develop Plant Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies within a fabrication environment.