Fabrication Supply Chain and Warehouse Manager

About the role

Are you a results-driven operations leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, supply chain optimization, and warehouse performance? We are seeking a Fabrication, Supply Chain & Warehouse Manager to lead end-to-end operations across fabrication manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring seamless material flow, optimizing production and warehouse performance, and developing high-performing teams while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in fabrication manufacturing, supply chain operations, and warehouse management, with a proven ability to lead transformation initiatives, improve processes, and deliver business results in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication, warehouse, and supply chain operations to ensure achievement of production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost metrics.
• Monitor daily operations and proactively resolve production, inventory, and logistics challenges.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight of fabrication processes, including metal forming, punching, and related manufacturing operations.
• Ensure efficient equipment utilization, process stability, and adherence to standard work practices.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of material flow from receiving through production and shipment.
• Optimize inventory levels, improve inventory accuracy, and minimize material shortages or excess stock.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Utilize ERP, SAP, and supply chain systems to manage inventory, materials, and operational performance.
• Oversee receiving, storage, material handling, order fulfillment, shipping, and transportation activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations while maintaining high levels of customer service and inventory accuracy.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material movement processes.
• Drive warehouse productivity and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational teams to build strong organizational capability.
• Establish performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with fabrication manufacturing processes, including metal forming, punching, and related production operations.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, and material flow activities.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams within manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience with SAP, ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and inventory management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills