Fabrication Manager

Fabrication Manager

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability," and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what's special about each local marketplace.

Hajoca is one of those trade names and is looking for a Fabrication Manager at their Richmond, VA location.

Are you a leader with a commitment to upholding quality standards? Are you safety-conscious and service-oriented? Do you have experience fabricating metals? If so, then we'd like you to join our team as a Fabrication Manager.

About the Role:

You will:

• Manage, schedule, hire and train co-workers to ensure efficient, effective, and profitable operation of all job functions.
• Assist with recruiting, developing, training, coaching, and managing the Fabrications team.
• Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback.
• Manage the daily operations in the fabrication shop, scheduling and prioritizing all current and future jobs, job pricing, sourcing raw materials & consumables, and scheduling equipment service & maintenance.
• Lead the preparation of detailed, lump sum, or unit-based estimates and submission of proposal documents and promote the capabilities of the fabrication shop to customers.
• Manage backlog, develop and implement project schedules, and allocate resources to hit project delivery dates and ensure positive cash flow for each project. Plan work and identify capacity restrictions or gaps in work.
• Review performance metrics and cost reports and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Develop an annual budget and measure performance against the budget. Routinely update financial forecasts for the department. Ensure cost projections are done accurately and timely.
• Manage quality control and ensure efficient integration of quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Review all project documents to identify risks and opportunities and to develop a project execution plan.
• Ensure the Profit Center conducts all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
• Maintain and insist upon a safe working environment in compliance with the company's Safety Standards, OSHA, and any other applicable regulations.
• Safeguard and maintain all Profit Center assets – buildings, fleet, equipment, inventory, and receivables.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in the fabrication process including welding and fabricating multiple types of metals including carbon steel, stainless and galvanized steel and copper. As well as an in-depth knowledge of material specifications and fabrication procedures to include cutting, threading, grooving, welding, and t-drilling.

• 1+ year of leadership experience

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Have experience leading and managing a fabrication team, preferably pipe fabrication.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively and create sense of urgency within team.

• Have experience interfacing with external clients and internal departments to plan work, manage work, and problem solve.

• Have a history of implementing and managing quality control processes and procedures in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.

• Have experience reviewing isometric drawings and performing material and labor take-offs.

• Have experience with project management activities including cost analysis, cost projections, purchasing, billing, and job profitability.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet to address issues and find practical solutions.

• Have a consultative mindset to understand our customer's business and personal goals and invest in their success as a trusted advisor.

• Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain customer and vendor contact files, appointments and to analyze performance data.

• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.

• Be able to interpret performance report data to determine the effectiveness of business operations; and be able to take appropriate action to adjust processes to maximize profitability.

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of and be able to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT, and other material handling and facility safety regulations.

• Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used for business operations.

• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

The benefits of working with us:

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers: Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
• Company wellness program
• Employee discounts
• College tuition benefits

*Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening Statement

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws. #ZR