Superintendent
About the role
Join a leading HVAC sheet-metal manufacturer based in Southern California, producing top-quality ductwork and components for major commercial and industrial projects across the West. With state-of-the-art equipment from CNC lasers to robotic welding, with a reputation for speed, precision, and reliability, we support contractors with quick-turn fabrication and 24/7 delivery. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a modern, high-performance shop where quality and teamwork drive everything we do, we’d love to have you on the team.
We’re seeking an experienced Shop Superintendent to lead our high-volume sheet metal fabrication operation in Pomona, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing approximately 200 skilled tradespeople producing HVAC sheet metal products and custom components that support major commercial and industrial projects across the region. As a key leader reporting to the VP of Operations, you’ll drive performance across quality, production, safety, and workforce development, ensuring our shop delivers best-in-class craftsmanship, efficiency, and union leadership. If you’re a proven fabrication or manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to motivate large teams, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead Production Operations – Oversee all aspects of shop production, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization for multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance – Implement and enforce QA standards; drive continuous improvement and resolve issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action.
- Champion Safety & Cleanliness – Partner with Safety leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment; enforce training and eliminate hazards proactively.
- Optimize Efficiency – Analyze productivity data to identify waste, improve throughput, and ensure on-time, under-budget delivery of projects.
- Develop & Lead People – Coach, train, and mentor foremen and team leads; foster accountability, skill development, and high morale among the workforce.
- Strategic Execution – Align shop goals with company-wide initiatives; implement systems to monitor KPIs, resource planning, and labor utilization.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience managing a large fabrication or manufacturing shop (HVAC or sheet metal preferred).
- Demonstrated success leading 100+ employees in a union or high-volume production environment.
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence, safety, and workforce engagement.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Autodesk Fabrication or similar software.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Benefits
- Accelerated Growth Options
- 401k with Match
- 100% paid benefits
- PTO
- Collaborative Leadership
- Life
- Dental
- Vision
Pay
$40 - $43.1 per hour