Fabrication Shop Manager

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Fabrication Shop Manager directly manages the fabrication and machining shop and coordinates, plans, and schedules work for the Engineering fabrication facility. The role is responsible for implementing safety programs, training employees, ordering materials, evaluating and mentoring shop personnel, maintaining equipment, and ensuring project work meets schedule, quality, and budget expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
Management experience.
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to present technical information to Engineering employees and the Leadership team.
Ability to provide red-line drawing feedback from the shop to engineers.
Ability to complete projects and work orders on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of personnel training and oversee training programs for shop personnel.
Schedule and assign employees, follow up on work results, and ensure projects and work orders are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure deliverables meet or exceed customer schedule and quality expectations.
Maintain fabrication and machining shop equipment.
Incorporate Risk Management safety programs, concerns, and issues into shop operations.
Manage the processes, resources, and fabrication and machining capacity required to meet project demands, allocating resources to projects.
Investigate new technology and prepare engineering economics and capital equipment justifications as required.
Participate in the Group's project review process and Engineering Reliability meetings.
Review and approve employee vacation requests and approve shop personnel overtime.
Ensure Group employees follow JELD-WEN policies and procedures.
Maintain proper communication among Engineers, Designers, and Purchasing.
Review Project and Work Order Reports with the Directors and Vice President of Engineering, and review project estimates.
Review the shop schedule to ensure on-time completion dates.
Manage the shop 5S program.
Evaluate shop personnel.
Oversee company first aid and CPR requirements.
Greet and lay out the crew before the shift.