Fabrication Operations Manager

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:

• Base Salary, Production Bonus, Quality Bonus
• Healthcare: Comprehensive health benefits available after after 90 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
• Relocation Assistance: Potential for relocation assistance

Fabrication Operations Manager Qualifications & Preferred skills:

• MUST HAVE direct, hands-on slab stone fabrication experience & craftsmanship
• Must be highly experienced in fabrication, install management, who deeply understands every aspect of the trade.
• Candidates must demonstrate "reasonable proficiency" across all core technical areas
• Possess the knowledge, ability, and propensity to rapidly elevate their current skill level
• Business Acumen & Operational Understanding: Cash Flow, Change Order Management, Financial Literacy
• Leadership: hiring, training, development, evaluate and motivate
• Self-starters who take decisive action, drive results, and operate with absolute honesty
• A proven track record of consistency delivering on commitments, pushing past obstacles, and continuously seeking to improve output.
• A lifestyle that embraces the Wyoming environment, including winter activities, hunting, camping, and fishing, indicating resilience and a well-rounded life outside of work.
• 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:

• 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
• Assign tasks (cost codes) to all shop and field personnel, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
• Adherence to schedules
• 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.
• Provide hands-on training to new hires and existing staff across all technical aspects of fabrication and installation, and cross-training.
• Actively identify and eliminate bottlenecks within the production process, to enhance efficiency and output.
• Lead the shop floor's adoption and effective utilization of the Workforce Optimization Platform ensuring smooth transition from manual to automated processes.
• Act as the critical communication link between shop operations and the office, collaborating on scheduling, client communications, custom project pricing, and addressing workflow challenges.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% daily task completion and for rectifying any quality issues that may arise