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Fabrication Manager

Weil-McLain
United States, North Carolina, Eden
March 26, 2024

Fabrication Manager
Location:


Eden, North Carolina, United States



This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC which sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881.Weil-McLain is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881. The related companies have manufacturing facilities in Michigan City, Indiana and Eden, North Carolina, along with regional sales offices throughout the United States and an administrative office in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Building on a reputation of quality and innovation, we are committed to creating Simplified Solutions for our Complex World.

Job Summary


The Fabrication Manager is responsible for safe and efficient operations of the Eden, NC fabrication department, and development of employees that will ensure all projects meet budget and time requirements.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES




  • Provide overall leadership for the Fabrication department's supervisors, leads and associates.
  • Create and deploy key process indicators for departmental performance and to support the facility's goals and objectives and optimization of the various departments.
  • Provide leadership in lean manufacturing deployment to drive cultural transformation.
  • Ensure Superior quality in all Manufacturing processes.
  • Work with Manufacturing and Engineering in product problem solving.
  • Coordinate activities among Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to meet, or exceed quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
  • Manage budgetary and financial controls to meet or exceed Plan objectives.
  • Provide direction for training and development of plant associates.
  • Relentlessly pursue stretch goals to drive innovation and aggressive growth.
  • Participate in development of business strategy plan and implementation.
  • Promote harmonious working relationship among all associates including manufacturing associates, Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality etc.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as required.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES




  • Must possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work with all levels of employees
  • Must have Strong computer skills with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications. Able to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
  • Experience with JD Edwards preferred
  • Experience working with cross functional teams
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proven ability to assess situations and develop plans to quickly resolve
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge and driving cultural transformation with leadership. Strong knowledge and experience in the following concepts:

    • One-piece flow: balancing, pacing and improved through-put
    • Visual factory; KPIs, pacing boards, EI
    • Work cell dynamics


  • Strong Quality Systems knowledge and experience including

    • PPAP, APQP, PFMEA and control plant
    • Error-proofing (Poka-yoke)
    • ISO or TS 16949 depth of understanding


  • Strong engineering and process conformance knowledge and experience including SWI (standard work), Testing and audit processes, and Engineering change management and support
  • Knowledge of financial reporting of operational performance including standard costing, labor variances, productivity and efficiency and Staffing, rates, product mix implications on Operations.
  • Must possess a strong technical background and the ability to use problem-solving techniques to properly identify, document issues and provide direction to improve systems as needed.




EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE




  • The most qualified candidate has a B.S./B.A. degree in a related field of study.
  • Five years at Manufacturing Manager level in high-volume environment; tier one automotive experience is a plus.
  • Experience in stamping, metal forming, welding environmentis a plus



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ABOUT Weil-Mclain

Weil-Mclain is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881. The related companies have manufacturing facilities in Michigan City, Indiana and Eden, North Carolina, along with regional sales offices throughout the United States and an administrative office in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Building on a reputation of quality and innovation, we are committed to creating Simplified Solutions for our Complex World.


TOTAL REWARDS

What's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. Our benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.


OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results


Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.


WORKING AT OUR COMPANIES

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.



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