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.

What we offer

Closing: November 18, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-298868

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