Fabrication Manager

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of production departments in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

 Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

 Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

 Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.

 Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department and employees.

 Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.

 Initiates and suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

 Confers with other managers and supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

 Plans production operations and establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.

 Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

 Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

 Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

 Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

 Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to upper management.

 Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

 Manages the cleanliness of the department as well as designated outside areas.