Fabrication Manager
Kelvion
Oversee fabrication department operations, staff, and continuous improvement.
28 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Catoosa, OK
Onsite
Company Size
4,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Start‑Up & Onsite Services
Spare Parts & Spare Part Solutions
Repairs, Overhauls & Maintenance
Upgrades & Replacements
Monitoring, Consulting & Training
Sector Specialisms
Data Centres
Blockchain Technology
Hydrogen Production
Heat Pumps
Marine
HVAC
Refrigeration
Food and Beverage Industry
Role
What you would be doing
safety meetings
material management
lean manufacturing
quality monitoring
inventory planning
capital projects
- Conduct weekly safety meetings.
- Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.
- Confer with other managers in the shop to ensure coordination of other functions such as production, inventory management and quality assurance.
- Conduct annual performance review and provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.
- Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
- Manage the activities of the department, under the direction of the V.P. of Operations and follow established procedures and approved processes.
- Regularly communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs on all equipment in the department.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and to meet delivery dates.
- Monitor quality of work performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Plan.
- Plan for the number of people required per position in accordance with the budget.
- Issue written and oral instructions.
- Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.
- Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
- Identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.
- Responsible to managing the department’s budget, including the putting together of the department’s budget and monitoring the results each month during the budget year.
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow within the Fabrication department
- Directing employees’ work; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work of employees; planning and controlling the budget for department; providing for the safety of the employees; planning the work; determining the techniques to be used; apportioning the work among the workers.
- Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to the attention of the Safety Manager/Technician or HR Manager.
- Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling employees on a regular basis.
What you bring
manufacturing
supervision
computer skills
drawing interpretation
bs manufacturing
management experience
- Knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
- Ability to supervise 80 to 125 non-exempt employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- BS in Manufacturing or a related field or minimum 10 years in general management experience in a serial fabrication environment required
- Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site.
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Company
Overview
Over 100 years
Years of Expertise
The company has a legacy of over a century, showcasing deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation.
- Focus on delivering cutting-edge heat exchange technology to global industries.
- A leader in heat exchanger solutions, servicing sectors from energy to marine.
- Creates efficient and reliable cooling and heating solutions for industrial applications.
- Products ensure sustainability and efficiency in operations across industries.
- Heat exchangers are integral to power plants, oil & gas, chemical industries, and transportation systems.
- Combines deep industry expertise with a strong commitment to innovation.
- Designs heat exchangers to optimize performance while minimizing environmental impact.
- Known for advanced engineering and customization capabilities in solving thermal management challenges.
- Supports clients with tailored solutions meeting stringent international standards.
- Continues to lead with innovative products and services, ensuring energy efficiency and reduced costs.
- Unified global team
- Open communication
- Customer-centric approach
- Commitment to follow-through
- Leadership by example
2040 Carbon Neutrality
COâ‚‚ Reduction Target
Ambitious COâ‚‚ reduction goals set for 2030, with annual improvements to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
5.0 MW Solar Power
China Plant Energy Generation
Solar panels at the China plant generate up to 5.0 MW, significantly contributing to energy demands and reducing emissions.
- R3 approach (‘Respect’ employees, ‘Reduce’ unsustainable resource use, transparent ‘Reporting’ to stakeholders)
- Waste-reduction program and supply-chain emissions management as part of ESG strategy
- Development of energy-efficient heat-exchange solutions for green‑tech applications (e.g., hybrid cooling systems that minimize water and energy use)
- DEI is a core value: "The uniqueness and diversity of our employees represents a core value for us"
- HR processes (recruiting, appraisal, salary, promotion) designed to be objective, non-discriminatory and fairness-oriented
- Presence of global women’s network fostering gender equity through forums for exchange, knowledge-sharing and experience transfer
- Diversity & Inclusion Management is a fixed part of HR policy; formal DEI programmes and whistle-blower policy in place
- Clear anti-discrimination stance covering gender, sexual identity, origin, skin colour and other characteristics
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