Hands-On Operations Lead (Metal Fabrication)

AppleOne Employment Services; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Operations Manager in Chino, CA for a hands-on leadership role in a metal fabrication and welding environment. You will start in a junior capacity, supporting the current manager with daily production, workflow coordination, and a clear path for advancement based on performance.

The role emphasizes ensuring priorities are met, coordinating materials, vendor activity, and customer paperwork while driving efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Management-level experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication environments.
• Strong leadership and accountability in fast-paced production settings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily production priorities are completed for welding, forming, cutting, packaging, and shipping.
• Monitor shop-floor compliance, hours, behavior, and productivity standards.
• Coordinate materials and work-in-process readiness for production.
• Organize vendor activity and maintain customer paperwork in coordination with internal teams.
• Support the current operations manager with day-to-day production management and process improvement.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Workflow coordination

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Operations Manager in Chino, CA for a hands-on leadership role in a metal fabrication and welding environment. You will start in a junior capacity, supporting the current manager with daily production, workflow coordination, and a clear path for advancement based on performance.

The role emphasizes ensuring priorities are met, coordinating materials, vendor activity, and customer paperwork while driving efficiency and compliance.