Fabrication Production Manager
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What you'll do
- Lead daily production activities across assembly, welding, paint, CNC, material staging, and finished goods
- Develop and manage production schedules while balancing labor, materials, and project priorities
- Partner with Project Coordinators, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to ensure production readiness
- Allocate labor and resources to maximize productivity and meet customer deadlines
- Coach, mentor, and develop Supervisors, Leads, and production personnel
- Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, schedule performance, and operational efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and workflow optimization
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and company standards
- Resolve production bottlenecks and support cross-functional problem solving
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning to improve overall plant performance
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of leadership experience in electrical construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or production operations
- Experience leading supervisors and managing multiple production teams or work cells.
- Strong knowledge of production scheduling, labor planning, and manufacturing operations
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, fabrication drawings, and bills of material
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-driven work environment
Nice to have
- Licensed electrician or previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Production Manager
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field
- Experience with Power BI, MS Project, WorkMax, Kojo, SharePoint, or ERP/MES systems
- Knowledge of estimating or job costing software such as Accubid or ConEst
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
- Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require
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Full description from employer
Overview
Cummings Electrical is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations within our Integrated Manufacturing (IM) Pre-Fab facility in Arlington, TX. This role is responsible for driving production performance, leading supervisors and project coordinators, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and with exceptional quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing or electrical construction environment and enjoy building high-performing teams, we'd love to talk with you.
Cummings Electrical is expanding our Integrated Manufacturing team. We design and build custom, integrated, modular systems such as e-houses, electrical skids, HAC’s and UL 508A panels for a wide range of projects, including data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, and more.
As part of our team, you will work hands-on in a fast-paced, innovative environment, helping reduce jobsite risks, accelerate project timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions. If you are looking for growth, meaningful work, and a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of off-site integration and manufacturing, this is the place to make an impact!
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production activities across assembly, welding, paint, CNC, material staging, and finished goods
- Develop and manage production schedules while balancing labor, materials, and project priorities
- Partner with Project Coordinators, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to ensure production readiness
- Allocate labor and resources to maximize productivity and meet customer deadlines
- Coach, mentor, and develop Supervisors, Leads, and production personnel
- Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, schedule performance, and operational efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and workflow optimization
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and company standards
- Resolve production bottlenecks and support cross-functional problem solving
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning to improve overall plant performance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in electrical construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or production operations
- Experience leading supervisors and managing multiple production teams or work cells.Strong knowledge of production scheduling, labor planning, and manufacturing operations
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, fabrication drawings, and bills of material
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-driven work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed electrician or previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Production Manager
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field
- Experience with Power BI, MS Project, WorkMax, Kojo, SharePoint, or ERP/MES systems
- Knowledge of estimating or job costing software such as Accubid or ConEst
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
- Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require
Excellent benefits package includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness
- FSA
- 401K & ROTH 401K
- PTO
- Company Paid Holidays
Employment at Cummings is subject to background check and drug screen; must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
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