Group Manager - Custom Fab

Job Title

Group Manager - Custom Fab

FLSA Class

Exempt

Department

Custom Fab

Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Manufacturing Director

EEO-1 Class

First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers

Starting Pay: $52,000 annually

• Salary is based on education, experience, and skill.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience elevating a team of skilled workers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and experience coaching based on employees' needs.
• Background in high-mix, low-volume fabrication.
• Solution oriented, with ability to triage.
• Flexible schedule.

Summary/Objective

The Group Manager for the Custom Fab department is responsible for coordinating and managing the work of employees and developing an operational plan to meet Sales demands. The Group Manager for Custom Fab develops operational schedules to meet customer service objectives and acts as communication liaison to ensure all groups have the information needed to provide superior customer service.

Essential Functions

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the shop resources and personnel.
• Work with assigned Eng resources to facilitate resource scheduling/tracking, design review, project management, and team huddles.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to meet customer expectations for quality and delivery.
• Participate in Sales meetings, Business Development meetings, and Customer Interactions.
• Selects, develops, and supervises staff.
• Accomplishes employee results by coaching, counseling, training, and disciplining employees.
• Assist in the determination and implementation of corrective actions where necessary.
• Develop and improve work instructions to achieve continual improvement.
• Maintain a presence in the work area to be available to employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Refer to detailed Physical Requirements document.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises staff and is responsible for communicating and enforcing organizational standards, rules and policies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (including pregnancy), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Title:

Group Manager-Custom Fab

Physical demands sometimes describe the customary method of achieving an essential function. Physical demands may, in some instances, be accomplished using other methods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Lift/Carry

1 to 10 lbs.

X

11 to 20 lbs.

X

21 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

Push/Pull

1 to 10 lbs.

X

11 to 20 lbs.

X

21 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

Balancing

X

Bend/Stoop/Twist

X

Crouch/Squat

X

Kneel/Crawl

X

Reaching Front

X

Reach Above Shoulders

X

Reach Below Shoulders

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Twisting

X

Walking

X

Hearing

X

Speech

X

Vision

X

Repetitive Arm Use

X

Repetitive Wrist Use

X

Repetitive Hand Use

X

Grasping

X

Squeezing

X

Sensation/Touch

X

Head Movement

X

Climb Stairs/Ladder

X

EQUIPMENT USE & OPERATION

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Motor Vehicle

X

Forklift

X

Lawn Equipment

X

Using Hand or Power Tools

X

Operate Foot Pedals

X

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Exposure to electrical hazards

X

Work in cramped spaces

X

Exposure to dust/smoke

X

Exposure to fumes/odors/grease/oil

X

Works in hot/cold temperatures

X

Travel required

X

Works inside

X

Works outside

X

Exposure to noise

X

Exposure to chemicals

X

Stand on concrete

X

Vibration

X

Exposure to toxic materials

X

Works at unprotected heights

X

Walk on uneven or slippery surface

X

Works in wet conditions

X

Works with others

X

Works alone

X

Works with moving machinery

X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Problem solving

X

Analytical ability

X

Communication - oral

X

Communication - written

X

Money handling

X

Organization

X

Interpersonal skills

X

Calculating

X

Concentration

X

Perception

X

Creativity

X

Work with interruptions

X

DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Eye/hand coordination

X

Fine manipulation (keying, writing, picking, pinching)

X

Handling (holding, grasping)

X

Wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

X

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Educations and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, Technical School Graduate, or Industry recognized certification is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, Manual machining, TIG welding, and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of standard vacuum vessel manufacturing practices.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of CAM systems (FeatureCAM).

Skills and Competencies

• A knowledge of technical drawings, including GD&T, is required.
• Must understand shop math/algebra/trigonometry.
• Attention to Detail.
• Good Judgement
• Conceptual skills.
• Process Improvement.
• Communication.
• Leadership.