Fabrication Manager

Fabrication ManagerLocation: Pasadena, TXDuration: Full-timeSalary Range: 140k/yr - 160k/yrDay-to-DayProduction Leadership: Directly manage a team of 26 across the machine shop, assembly floor, and electrical panel shop. Focus on leading people, not just managing processes.Advanced Scheduling: Mastermind the shop's production schedule. Coordinate with the man to ensure custom fabrications (including fire pump skids and specialized mechanical systems) are completed on time.Operational KPIs: Own the "Percentage of Completion" (POC) metrics. Track and report on shop productivity to ensure project managers have real-time data for revenue recognition without needing to manually audit the floor.Quality & Compliance: Maintain the shop's ISO 9001 certification. Ensure all fabrications meet stringent quality standards and that inventory management systems are strictly followed.Safety Stewardship: Act as the primary advocate for shop safety, ensuring all team members adhere to safety manuals and industry-best practices.Financial Oversight: Manage the general financials of the fabrication group (P&L oversight). Note: This role does not involve pricing or estimating, as those are handled by procurement.Technical Review: Read and interpret complex fabrication drawings and blueprints to guide the team through technical hurdles.Must HavesLeadership Experience: 3+ years of experience managing a large-scale fabrication or industrial assembly team.Project Management: Strong background in scheduling, planning, and KPI tracking.ISO Knowledge: Proven experience working within an ISO 9001-compliant environment.Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings.This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.