Fabrication Manager

Fabrication Manager Opportunity In Aiken, South Carolina

Come join our team at Emerson Discrete Automation as a Fabrication Manager! The Fabrication Manager is responsible for supervising the Fabrication Supervisors across all shifts to ensure seamless operations, productivity, and quality standards in the Fabrication department. This role involves direct supervision of Fabrication supervisors, coordination between shifts, and implementation of standard methodologies, continuous improvement projects, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The Fabrication Group Lead will collaborate with other departments to achieve production goals, uphold high-quality standards, and promote a positive work environment passionate about achieving desired outcomes.

In this role, your responsibilities will be :

• Oversee Fabrication Supervisors : Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to Fabrication supervisors on all shifts to ensure teams meet production goals, maintain quality standards, and follow established processes.
• Safety Leadership and Safety Culture : Promote a strong safety culture across all shifts, ensuring that safety is a top priority at every level. Ensure that all supervisors and team members understand and follow safety policies and protocols. Investigate safety incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and develop corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Foster an environment where employees feel empowered to report hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• Supervision & Support : Assist supervisors in managing employee-related tasks such as interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and promoting team members.
• Production Coordination : Ensure production schedules are maintained across all shifts while optimizing productivity and minimizing downtime. Address any issues related to work assignments or production workflows.
• Performance Monitoring : Oversee work performance assessments conducted by supervisors, ensuring accurate and fair evaluations. Recommend and implement performance improvement strategies as needed.
• Continuous Improvement & OpEx Initiatives : Lead Lean Manufacturing, KANBAN, and other continuous improvement efforts across the Fabrication area. Oversee Operational Excellence (OpEx) projects, ensuring that GEMBA boards are updated regularly and used effectively to identify and act on improvement opportunities.
• GEMBA Boards and Data Management : Regularly review GEMBA boards on all shifts to track progress, performance, and challenges. Ensure that supervisors and teams are using GEMBA boards to engage in problem-solving, daily performance tracking, and identifying areas for improvement. Ensure all production data is collected and reported accurately. Review performance data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Training & Development : Ensure that training programs for new hires and current employees are effectively implemented across all shifts. Work with supervisors to develop and motivate team members to reach their full potential.
• Process Improvements : Develop and implement process improvements in collaboration with supervisors to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Quality Assurance : Monitor adherence to quality standards across all shifts to ensure that products meet specifications and processes follow standard methodologies.
• Collaboration & Communication : Coordinate with other departments (e.g., engineering, maintenance, and logistics) to ensure goal alignment. Serve as a communication bridge between shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
• Additional Duties : Perform supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential tasks as assigned by upper management.

You will make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, provide timely and effective information to others across the organization, and stage activities and schedules.

For this role, you will need :

Preferred qualifications that set you apart :

Our culture & commitment to you :

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our commitment to our people :

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do.

Work Authorization :

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson :

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team let's go!