Plant Manager

Job Description

Plant Manager – Welding & Fabrication

Phoenix, AZ
$110,000 - $130,000 per year + Annual Bonus

A growing and well-established manufacturer is expanding operations in the Phoenix market and is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily production operations within a welding and fabrication environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization with over 20 years of success, strong financial backing, and a commitment to long-term growth. The Plant Manager will play a key role in driving production performance, developing teams, and helping shape the future of the operation.

This role requires prior leadership experience in a welding and fabrication manufacturing environment. Candidates without hands-on experience managing welding and fabrication operations will not be considered for this position.

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a welding and fabrication facility
• Drive productivity, throughput, quality, and on-time delivery performance
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and production inefficiencies
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
• Manage and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a strong safety culture
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and labor efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

• MUST HAVE 3+ years of manufacturing or fabrication experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a production environment
• Experience managing welding and fabrication operations
• MUST HAVE strong understanding of MIG welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Experience leading hourly production employees
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or Manufacturing Manager experience
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
• Strong knowledge of production metrics and operational performance management

• Competitive salary: $110,000 - $130,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Established company with a proven track record of success
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing operation
• High visibility with senior leadership
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

This is a hands-on leadership position that requires significant time on the production floor. Candidates should be comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment around welding operations, heat, noise, moving equipment, and production activity. PPE is required, and safety is a top priority.