Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, in Laurens, SC is seeking a  Fab Shop Assembly Manager to take ownership of daily production flow through wash, paint, assembly, and final prep for shipment.
You’ll be responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading a team to meet production targets with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone with a background in fabrication, assembly, or mechanical production who thrives on solving problems, building strong teams, and keeping jobs moving on time.

Title: Fabrication Shop Assembly Manager
Shift: 6am-3:30pm
Duration: Full time/Direct Hire

Compensation: $60-90k (also bonus potential)
Direct Reports: 10-20
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Life Insurance, and more!

• Review upcoming jobs and plan assembly line layouts, manpower, and materials 2–3 weeks in advance.
• Coordinate job setup — verifying tooling, hardware bins, and line configuration before starting production (SOP).
• Work with engineering and scheduling teams to forecast capacity and adjust manpower as needed.
• Lead a team of welders, assemblers, and production associates to hit daily build rates and quality goals.
• Communicate clear expectations, timelines, and priorities for each shift.
• Coach and evaluate team members, handle performance reviews, attendance, and corrective actions.
• Verify first-article builds (FA) before production release.
• Ensure all stations follow time standards, proper PPE, 5S, and safety procedures.
• Oversee use of nonconformance (NCR) tags and corrective actions.
• Identify bottlenecks and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and management to improve line performance.
• Track consumables and coordinate replenishment to avoid downtime.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a fabrication or assembly production environment, preferably supervising or leading teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (weld, wash, paint, mechanical assembly).
• Comfortable reading prints, following work instructions, and using ERP/MRP systems.

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