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Job Title: Operations Manager – Metal Fabrication
Location: Rochester, MN
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, with potential sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance provided on a case-by-case basis.
Company Overview
Our client, a leading metal fabrication company in Southern Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production operations and drive improvements in their finishing and machining departments. This is a key leadership role in a company poised for significant capital investment and operational upgrades.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager will lead and manage a team of supervisors, quality team members, and production employees across three shifts, totaling 125–130 employees. The role involves driving efficiency, overseeing capital equipment upgrades, and improving processes such as grinding, finishing, and in-house tooling. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong experience in metal fabrication, continuous improvement, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a critical department during a transformative period. With significant capital investment planned for modernization, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, highlighting their metal fabrication expertise and leadership experience.
Executive Placement Network (EPN) is assisting our client in filling this position. EPN is a leading recruiting agency with a network of over 1,400 recruiters, specializing in executive search and client hiring needs. Explore additional job opportunities at EPN Open Jobs.
Location: Rochester, MN
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, with potential sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance provided on a case-by-case basis.
Company Overview
Our client, a leading metal fabrication company in Southern Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production operations and drive improvements in their finishing and machining departments. This is a key leadership role in a company poised for significant capital investment and operational upgrades.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager will lead and manage a team of supervisors, quality team members, and production employees across three shifts, totaling 125–130 employees. The role involves driving efficiency, overseeing capital equipment upgrades, and improving processes such as grinding, finishing, and in-house tooling. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong experience in metal fabrication, continuous improvement, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage production operations across three shifts, supervising 3 shift supervisors, 3 quality team members, and 55 hourly employees.
- Oversee and drive improvements in horizontal/vertical lathes, grinding processes, trim processes, and finishing in foundry/casting operations.
- Manage and support in-house tooling and machining activities.
- Collaborate on the purchase and implementation of capital equipment for a department-wide modernization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.
- Implement and monitor KPIs to ensure operational goals are achieved.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and quality across all production teams.
- 5–10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on metal fabrication.
- Proven experience with lathes, foundry/casting processes, grinding processes, and automated trim/finishing systems.
- Strong background in continuous improvement, engineering, or operations management.
- Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development and process improvement.
- Experience in managing the implementation of capital equipment upgrades.
- Familiarity with KPIs and metrics to measure operational performance.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a critical department during a transformative period. With significant capital investment planned for modernization, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, highlighting their metal fabrication expertise and leadership experience.
Executive Placement Network (EPN) is assisting our client in filling this position. EPN is a leading recruiting agency with a network of over 1,400 recruiters, specializing in executive search and client hiring needs. Explore additional job opportunities at EPN Open Jobs.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
