Shop Manager, Hydronics

Lead Our Cutting-Edge Fabrication Facility

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Fabrication Shop Supervisor to lead our state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, AZ. As a key player in our team, you'll oversee all aspects of shop operations, from resource management to quality control.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Team: Inspire and motivate your team to achieve peak performance.
• Drive Quality: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure exceptional output.
• Optimize Operations: Streamline processes, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency.
• Foster Innovation: Encourage creativity and explore new technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Develop Talent: Mentor and develop your team to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Deep understanding of fabrication processes and industry standards
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A passion for safety and quality

Join us in shaping the future of fabrication!

Supervises:  Shop Forepersons and Shop Lead Personnel 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operations

• Lead and oversee all hydronics shop staff at the assigned location to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
• Assist direct reports with Resource management, proper team selection for all fabrication activities, resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles, understanding and execution of QA/QC protocols, implementation of Safety Department’s protocols, meeting or exceeding productivity targets and meeting schedule deadlines. 
• Conduct and/or attend regular department meetings (ie: Superintendent/General Foreperson meetings, shop production meetings)
• Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level
• Assignment of all shop forepersons and lead personnel 
• Track and evaluate all shop productivity metrics and ensure best practices are applied.
• Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
• Manage departmental budgets and financial planning
• Manage shop labor rates to control costs 
• Evaluate and advise on new equipment, tooling and automation that gain efficiency, boost productivity or add capabilities of high value.
• Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals
• Execution strategies and scheduling of fabrication orders
• Understand and ensure compliance to current local union Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Ensure proper code practices, project submittals, applicable SOP’s and Weld Procedures are followed
• Mentor shop Forepersons and other key personnel to be elite leaders 
• As required participate in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
• Review and track all fabrication orders progress
• General knowledge of current building and mechanical code
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director and/or upper management

Strategic Planning

• Understand and support the strategic plan and corporate vision
• Continual development and implementation of processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fabrication operations (ie: assemblies, materials, equipment, personnel)
• Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicated effectively to all shop personnel in an effort to mitigate risk and reduce liability

Personnel Management

• Adhere to and promote company policies
• Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
• Recruit, promote and retain highly skilled personnel across all shop operations
• Mentor, train and develop top performing supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and to avoid any gaps in strong leadership
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet current and future business needs
• Responsible for all hiring and terminating of union hydronics tradespersons within the assigned location.

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