Metal Fabrication Operations Leader

Panelmatic; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Conroe, TX, is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Manager to oversee daily operations of the fabrication department.

You will lead fabrication personnel, manage production activities, ensure quality standards, and support timely completion of custom panels and components. The role requires hands-on leadership with a track record of delivering results in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in metal fabrication/manufacturing or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes and equipment.
• Experience with quality assurance procedures and fabrication standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the metal fabrication department and set daily/weekly priorities.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop fabrication personnel and supervisors.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Production to meet schedules.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of fabrications.
• Monitor KPI performance, manage workload and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Review production schedules and adjust staffing to prevent delays.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production planning

Quality focus

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing or Welding

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. in Conroe, TX, is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Manager to oversee daily operations of the fabrication department.

You will lead fabrication personnel, manage production activities, ensure quality standards, and support timely completion of custom panels and components. The role requires hands-on leadership with a track record of delivering results in a manufacturing environment.