Plant Manager

A3 Solutions, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee metal fabrication, CNC machining, and finishing processes in El Paso, TX. You will direct daily production, optimize workflows, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include mentoring a hands-on team, implementing lean practices, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating maintenance. Strong leadership and communication are essential in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in metal fabrication or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing teams in a hands-on capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of metal fabrication processes, including cutting, welding, forming, finishing powder coating.
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of fabricators, machine operators, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Monitor quality control processes to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Oversee proper use and maintenance of fabrication equipment and tools.
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Track production KPIs, labor utilization, and material usage.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

CNC machinery

Blueprint reading

Job description

Operational Leadership:

• Direct and supervise all aspects of metal fabrication processes, including cutting, welding, forming, finishing powder coating.
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime.

Team Management:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of fabricators, machine operators, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Safety Compliance:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Monitor quality control processes to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

Equipment & Maintenance:

• Oversee proper use and maintenance of fabrication equipment and tools.
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.

Reporting & Metrics:

• Track production KPIs, labor utilization, and material usage.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years in metal fabrication or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing teams in a hands-on capacity.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, welding processes, and CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members in a high-pressure environment.