Fabrication Director
China, Fujian, Zhangzhou Shi
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Machine & Plant Design
Introduction
Are you an experienced fabrication leader with a strong focus on production, quality and safety? As Fabrication Director, you will lead fabrication operations and material preparation, ensuring products are delivered in line with cost, quality and lead-time requirements while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
What are you going to do
- Manage the overall production process, from WMP and steel construction through outfitting, assembly and installation.
- Lead production managers, supervisors, coordinators and foremen, ensuring sufficient resources and effective manpower planning.
- Plan production activities according to delivery schedules and the availability of materials, drawings and components.
- Work with Engineering and Work Preparation to optimize work breakdown structures and resolve technical issues.
- Drive Lean Production Methods, mechanized welding, production engineering solutions and the adoption of new technologies, equipment and materials.
- Recruit, develop and manage employees, including performance assessments and identification of training needs.
- Develop and improve work procedures, cross-departmental coordination and production-related quality systems.
- Take responsibility for product quality and ensure production meets technical specifications, quality standards, timelines and budgets.
- Report on departmental performance, developments and KPIs, and support departmental strategy and action plans.
- Lead workplace safety, ensure compliance with applicable standards, address hazards and risks, and promote toolbox talks, hazard hunts and safety town halls.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Strong leadership capability across fabrication and production operations, including the management and development of production teams.
- In-depth understanding of fabrication processes, production planning, material preparation, assembly and installation.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Production Methods, production engineering and continuous process improvement.
- Ability to manage production against cost, quality, safety and lead-time requirements.
- Strong understanding of production-related quality systems and quality-control procedures.
- Ability to resolve technical production issues using practical and innovative solutions.
- Strong safety leadership with the ability to identify hazards, manage risks and ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.
- Ability to manage manpower planning, departmental reporting and alignment with company KPIs.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Engineering, Work Preparation and Projects.