Machining and Fabrication Manager

Thompson Manufacturing Inc. (Rock Exotica)•Clearfield, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machining and Fabrication Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all machining and fabrication operations to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective production. This role is accountable for hands-on leadership, operational execution, continuous improvement, and performance management across the machining and fabrication areas and all shifts. The Machining and Fabrication Manager will be responsible for presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership and works cross-functionally to support company objectives. This role requires full alignment with EOS Gets It, Wants It and Capacity To Do It principles.

Requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of 5S
Knowledge of Machine Maintenance
Knowledge of OSHA 10
Knowledge of Manufacturing workflows
Knowledge of CNC & Fabrication Processes
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Blueprint Reading, Travelers
ERP (Epi-Cor)
Microsoft Suite Proficient, ASANA, HRIS/Paylocity
Root cause analysis
Inventory Control (Kanban)
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently or as a Team
Ability to Communicate effectively
Effective Change Management Skills
Effective Coaching, Accountability & Leadership Skills
Ability to Conduct GEMBA walks
Conflict Resolution Skills
Ability to align department goals with Company EOS values
Operates within the EOS framework, including department Rocks, Scorecards, and Level 10 meeting cadence
High school diploma or GED, prefer business degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years of machining/production management experience
Hands-on CNC machining experience required
OSHA 10-hour certification
Experience leading ISO or QMS programs
Six Sigma certification or training
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer business degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and oversee daily machining and fabrication operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve operational goals.
Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Collaborate with Scheduling and Supply Chain to ensure customer orders ship on time.
Ensure ERP/Epi-Cor data accuracy and timely reporting.
Monitor machining and fabrication equipment performance and maintenance needs.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs to reduce downtime.
Manage departmental expenses, budgets, and cost controls.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D to resolve design, tooling, and fixturing issues that affect machining and fabrication.
Lead, coach, develop, and hold machining and fabrication team members accountable.
Provide consistent leadership and direction across day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
Mentor leads, setup personnel, and operators to build technical capability and a strong leadership pipeline within the team.
Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, employee relations, and corrective action.
Establish department goals and clearly communicate expectations.
Foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment.
Responsible for hiring, scheduling and timecard management in HRIS system (Paylocity).
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
Apply lean manufacturing principles and data-driven problem solving.
Analyze KPIs, scrap, downtime, and efficiency metrics to drive improvement.
Prepare and present KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly KPI reports to the CEO.
Communicate operational risks, constraints, and improvement plans to leadership.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, quality systems, and inspection requirements.
Drive a strong culture of safety and enforce safety policies and PPE requirements.
Partner with the Safety Committee and Quality team to reduce incidents and defects.
Follows 5S Methodology