Operations Manager - Fabrication (Night Shift)

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is seeking an Operations Manager for its Jacksonville, FL location. This role reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency of all copper fabrication operations across assigned facilities. The Operations Manager will manage supervisors, team leads, and fabrication teams, ensure stable process execution, drive efficiency improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to achieve performance targets. This position requires 100% in-office presence and offers a flexible night shift start time between 6pm and 8pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related technical field.
5+ years in metal manufacturing operations
Leadership experience managing supervisors and production/ fabrication teams.
Strong knowledge of CNC punch, forming, and material flow.
Experience with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine preferred).
Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

MBA is an asset.
Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics tools is an asset.
Familiarity with OEE and MES systems is an asset.
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day copper fabrication operations across all shifts and JAX facilities to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets.
Manage Supervisors and Leads, ensuring stable fabrication flow, effective workforce deployment, and proper cross-training.
Achieve throughput, utilization (OEE), scrap reduction, and overtime targets while monitoring performance trends.
Drive root-cause analysis for quality issues, downtime, and process instability in collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance.
Maintain adherence to standardized operating procedures, machine setup standards, and quality requirements.
Partner with Fabrication/ Process Engineering on program optimization, fixture standardization, new equipment commissioning, and automation integration.
Work with Planning to optimize capacity utilization, schedule attainment, and fabrication prioritization across buildings.
Ensure consistent execution of 5S, visual management, daily tier meetings, and problem-solving routines.
Support continuous improvement activities that reduce cycle time, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
Communicate risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to the Director of Fabrication.