The Fabrication Operations Manager (Shop Manager) is the linchpin of the business and will serve as the second-in-command in the shop, reporting directly to the owner. This position is structured for six-figure earnings based on your direct participation, team growth, and overall shop output, with no cap on earning capacity!
Fabrication Operations Manager Compensation & Benefits:
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Base Salary, Production Bonus, Quality Bonus
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Healthcare: Comprehensive health benefits available after after 90 days
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Paid Time Off (PTO):
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Relocation Assistance: Potential for relocation assistance
Fabrication Operations Manager Qualifications & Preferred skills:
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Hands-On Craftsmanship & Technical Mastery
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A former stonework shop owner or highly experienced fabrication/install manager who deeply understands every aspect of the trade.
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Candidates must demonstrate "reasonable proficiency" across all core technical areas
- Possess the knowledge, ability, and propensity to rapidly elevate their current skill level
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Business Acumen & Operational Understanding: Cash Flow, Change Order Management, Financial Literacy
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Leadership: hiring, training, development, evaluate and motivate
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Self-starters who take decisive action, drive results, and operate with absolute honesty
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A proven track record of consistency delivering on commitments, pushing past obstacles, and continuously seeking to improve output.
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A lifestyle that embraces the Wyoming environment, including winter activities, hunting, camping, and fishing, indicating resilience and a well-rounded life outside of work.
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Individuals deeply committed to supporting their community, demonstrating strong patriotic values, and prioritizing their family, aligning with the core principles that drive our team.
Fabrication Operations Manager Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and oversee all daily shop and field activities, including templating, cutting, polishing, sink fabrication, equipment operation, material handling, installation, repair/warranty, and team member accountability
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Assign tasks (cost codes) to all shop and field personnel, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
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Adherence to schedules
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Implement and enforce stringent quality control protocols, responding to QC requests from team members, approving/denying work based on standards, and providing necessary feedback or retraining.
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Provide hands-on training to new hires and existing staff across all technical aspects of fabrication and installation, and cross-training.
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Actively identify and eliminate bottlenecks within the production process, to enhance efficiency and output.
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Lead the shop floor's adoption and effective utilization of the Workforce Optimization Platform ensuring smooth transition from manual to automated processes.
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Act as the critical communication link between shop operations and the office, collaborating on scheduling, client communications, custom project pricing, and addressing workflow challenges.
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Responsible for ensuring 100% daily task completion and for rectifying any quality issues that may arise
