Fabrication Production Manager (Weekend Shift)

Aagard•Alexandria, MN

8d•$81,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Production Manager will lead the Fabrication team, focusing on hiring, coaching, mentoring, and engaging supervisors and their teams to perform at the highest level. This role involves relentlessly promoting the Aagard culture, ensuring team readiness and expertise through training and development, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. The manager will own Fabrication performance metrics, establishing and monitoring department performance, ensuring adherence to schedules, maintaining quality standards, and continuously improving production efficiencies. Additionally, the role requires proactively leading process improvements by collaborating with the continuous improvement team, recommending manufacturing methods to increase productivity, driving cost reductions, and monitoring team performance to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of manufacturing management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably within fabrication
Skilled in interviewing, performance management, and coaching
Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing, including presentation skills
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs. using two-person assist as needed.
Ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

Lead Fabrication team: Hire, coach, mentor, and engage Fabrication Supervisors and their teams to perform at the highest level.
Relentlessly promote Aagard culture.
Ensure team readiness and expertise through the implementation of relevant training and development opportunities.
Ensure safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Own Fabrication performance metrics: Establish and monitor department’s performance to metrics and proactively implement corrective action.
Ensure adherence to schedules and timely completion of machine units.
Maintain quality standards that meet documented requirements.
Continuously monitor and improve production efficiencies.
Proactively lead process improvements: Collaborate with the continuous improvement team to identify, communicate, and execute improvement projects.
Recommend and incorporate manufacturing methods to increase productivity.
Drive cost reductions in areas such as tooling, scrap, and maintenance/repairs.
Monitor team performance and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family: No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
Financial Security: 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off: Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities: Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart: Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.