Fabrication Shop Leader — Lean, On-Time Prefab

bkimechanical; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball, based in Conyers, GA, is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Shop Manager to lead daily operations in our fabrication shop and ensure safe, lean, on-time production. You will oversee labor resources, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with project teams to deliver high-quality prefabrication and field installation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fabrication, 3+ years in leadership, and a background in prefabrication of mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a fabrication shop, mechanical construction, or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with prefabrication of mechanical systems or multi-trade assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Fab Tracker system, including kit production order workflows.
• Create, implement, and maintain the material kitting process—check-in, storage, sequencing, station-to-station movement.
• Manage shop foremen and oversee day-to-day workflow across all fabrication stations.
• Plan and manage shop labor resources, labor projections, and personnel certification compliance.
• Develop, monitor, and report on shop labor budgets.
• Coordinate with quality control partners to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Partner with purchasing and logistics teams for timely procurement and deliveries.
• Promote lean production and evaluate processes for efficiency improvements.
• Oversee subcontractors for multi-trade racks, skids, and prefabrication assemblies.
• Maintain inventory levels and minimize stored materials.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish fabrication schedules and labor budgets.
• Maintain communication with Project Managers regarding delivery status and progress.
• Manage shop tools, assets, and consumables inventory and maintenance.
• Model a culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

ERP/shop systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Trade school certificate

Tools

Fab Tracker

Job description

Batchelor & Kimball, based in Conyers, GA, is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Shop Manager to lead daily operations in our fabrication shop and ensure safe, lean, on-time production. You will oversee labor resources, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with project teams to deliver high-quality prefabrication and field installation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fabrication, 3+ years in leadership, and a background in prefabrication of mechanical systems.