Plant Manager, Fab

Performance Health; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Pivotal Health Solutions in Watertown, SD is seeking a Plant Manager for Fabrication to lead the fabrication facility's daily operations, ensuring safe production, high-quality output, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role manages personnel, optimizes workflow, coordinates with engineering and logistics, and drives continuous improvement to meet production goals and company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant or operations management experience in a fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes (welding, cutting, forming, CNC).
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality control.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer and project deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
• Supervise and mentor department supervisors, team leads, and production staff.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of fabrication equipment and machinery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Manage plant budgets and control operating costs.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations of plant personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Safety compliance

Team building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC operations

Job description

Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Plant Manager, Fabrication to join our team. The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the fabrication facility, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This role is responsible for managing personnel, optimizing workflow, coordinating with engineering and logistics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals and company objectives.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer and project deadlines
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions as needed
• Supervise and mentor department supervisors, team leads, and production staff
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of fabrication equipment and machinery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Manage plant budgets and control operating costs
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations of plant personnel
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of plant or operations management experience, preferably in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (e.g., welding, cutting, forming, CNC operations). Proven leadership and team-building skills. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to workplace safety and quality control. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and healthcare benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.