Value Stream/Manufacturing Manager

Godshall Recruiting; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting presents an opportunity for a manufacturing leader to drive operations in a highly customized Engineered-to-Order environment. You will lead a team of about 45 production employees, steering safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability with a data-driven approach.

The role emphasizes welding/fabrication expertise, Six Sigma principles, and collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to optimize processes and implement continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in welding, fabrication or metal manufacturing operations.
• Strong experience in Engineered-to-Order (ETO) or custom fabrication/project-based manufacturing.
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping.
• AWS CWS or CWI certification is a huge plus.
• Experience with robotic welding, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives will be a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication, welding, and manufacturing operations within a highly customized Engineered-to-Order environment.
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 45 production employees.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability metrics.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing plans, and resources to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes and workflow.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Support new product introductions, automation projects, and capacity expansion efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and welding certification requirements.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee development.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Welding

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Is this your perfect fit? Are you a manufacturing leader who thrives in an Engineered-to-Order (ETO) or custom fabrication environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and improving operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost? If you have a strong background in welding, fabrication, and customized manufacturing operations, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact!

What your future day will look like:

• Lead fabrication, welding, and manufacturing operations within a highly customized Engineered-to-Order environment
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 45 production employees
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability metrics
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing plans, and resources to meet customer demand and delivery commitments
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes and workflow
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements
• Support new product introductions, automation projects, and capacity expansion efforts
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and welding certification requirements
• Build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee development

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations, or related field is preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in welding, fabrication, or metal manufacturing operations
• Strong experience in an Engineered-to-Order (ETO), custom fabrication or a project-based manufacturing
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, engineering drawings, and quality standards
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly preferred
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping
• AWS Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) will be a huge plus!
• Experience with robotic welding, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives will also be a huge plus!
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.