Buildings Manufacturing Manager
hace 2 días
Belle Chasse
Job DescriptionCompany Description Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With more than 1.5 million square feet of U.S. manufacturing capacity, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future. Job Description The Buildings Manufacturing Manager leads the buildings production team, overseeing daily shop operations across fabrication, fitting, welding, blast, and paint for power distribution buildings. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for directing production operations, driving schedule adherence, setting quality and safety standards, and actively leading process improvement and automation initiatives. The Buildings Manufacturing Manager is expected to maintain a consistent shop-floor presence, improve workflows, modernize fabrication processes, and build a high-performance production team. Accountabilities: • Lead and manage daily production across fabrication, fitting, welding, blast, and paint operations, ensuring schedule, quality, and safety commitments are met., • Provide direct leadership to the production team, including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and skills development., • Develop and execute production schedules, capacity plans, and labor forecasts, tracking efficiency and driving accountability at the shop-floor level., • Identify, justify, and implement automation and capital improvement initiatives (e.g., robotic cutting, automated fabrication systems) to improve throughput, consistency, and safety., • Establish and enforce production discipline, standard work, and repeatable processes across all fabrication activities., • Champion safety leadership, enforcing HSE standards, leading incident investigations, and promoting a proactive, zero-incident culture., • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, including internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities., • Use data and operational metrics to drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, shorten cycle times, and improve overall shop performance., • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Knowledge/Experience • 8+ years of progressive experience in heavy fabrication operations, including structural steel, enclosures, modules, vessels, or similar manufacturing environments, with at least 5 of those years in a direct leadership role managing production teams of 15 or more employees, including supervisors and hourly workforce., • Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and production scheduling systems., • Demonstrated safety leadership track record, including experience enforcing HSE standards, leading incident investigations, and driving zero-incident culture., • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems, including internal audits and corrective action processes., • Ability to use operational data and KPIs to drive production decisions, identify inefficiencies, and measure improvement., • Experience developing and managing production schedules, capacity plans, and labor forecasts., • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams, present to leadership, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain., • Directly manages, coaches, and develops production supervisors, lead fabricators, and shop-floor personnel across fabrication, fitting, welding, blast, and paint operations. Leads a production team of 15 or more hourly employees., • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, trade certifications, and progressive manufacturing leadership experience will be considered., • Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred., • Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety., • Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome., • Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder., • Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges., • Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility., • Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks., • Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback, and training., • FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays), • This role will work in an office setting; however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff., • Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs., • Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls., • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards., • Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members. Additional Information A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding! MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).