Fabrication and Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fabrication and production department for elevator manufacturing.
• Manage the team, including scheduling, training, supervision, and performance management.
• Ensure production deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain inventory levels, raw materials, and finished products.
• Cook up coordination with operations department and installation teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Enforce workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and risk prevention protocols.
• Partner with HR Department to conduct regular safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Develop and improve production processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of the warehouse and equipment.
• Track production metrics, labor productivity, and material usage.
• Handle employee coaching and team development.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and manufacturing regulations.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and accident prevention
• Forklift certification (preferred)
• Ability to read technical drawings and production specifications
• Physically capable of working in an industrial/warehouse environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret measurements accurately using tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools
• Ability to work with fractions, decimals, and conversions between standard and metric systems
• Experience measuring raw materials and fabricated components to ensure precision and quality control
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and material cutting requirements
• Ability to verify measurements for fabrication accuracy and inventory control
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production management (preferably in elevator manufacturing, metal fabrication, or construction-related industries)
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, tools, machinery, and warehouse operations
• Knowledge of risk management, workplace safety, and OSHA regulations
• Ability to identify operational risks and implement corrective actions
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines