Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities

• Operations Management
  • Direct and oversee daily manufacturing activities for black fab, blasting, painting, beveling, and tower assembly operations. 
  • Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and achieved while hitting safety, quality, and efficiency standards. 
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and material movements to optimize workflow and minimize downtime. 
  • Use and train employees on the Oracle ERP system to ensure compliance with labor time, material, and quality standards.
  • Monitor production KPIs including work order variances, throughput, efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery. 
  • Optimize operational costs and productivity.
  • Prepare reports and action plans, as needed for appropriate KPIs including utilization, efficiency, variances, and on time delivery.
  • Produce monthly budget reviews in partnership with Finance looking at expenses, COGS and shipments.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and efficient throughput of product through the facility.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all departments. 
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards including being the focal point for TCEQ certifications/monitoring supported by HSE.
  • Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction initiatives. 
  • Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to welding, painting, and heavy fabrication safety procedures. 
• Quality Management
  • Ensure all products meet customer, engineering, and industry specifications. 
  • Support quality assurance processes including inspections, weld quality standards, coating specifications, and dimensional requirements. 
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and customer concerns. 
  • Work closely with QA/QC teams to maintain compliance with ISO and customer requirements. 
• Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Lead and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly personnel across multiple departments. 
  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee development planning. 
  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement culture. 
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and retention of skilled manufacturing personnel. 
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization. 
  • Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance. 
  • Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, and standard work procedures. 
  • Identify opportunities for automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. 
• Budget & Resource Management
  • Manage departmental labor and operational costs within budget targets. 
  • Monitor consumables, tooling, and equipment utilization. 
  • Participate in capital planning and equipment investment projects. 

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred. 
  • Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Experience
  • Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience in heavy fabrication, steel manufacturing, or wind tower production. 
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multiple production departments. 
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes, industrial painting/coatings, steel assembly, and beveling operations. 
  • Experience with large structural steel fabrication preferred. 
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies required. 
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of welding codes, fabrication standards, and industrial coating systems. 
  • Understanding of production scheduling and manufacturing KPIs. 
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. 
• Leadership Competencies
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills. 
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
  • Results-driven with