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Head of Fabrication

Job in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06030, USA
Listing for: 231 TUS - TRUMPF, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Head of Fabrication is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Sheet Metal Production Unit, including strategic oversight of staffing, production planning, budgeting, SYNCHRO processes, and digitization initiatives.### ##
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Strategic & Operational Management**  + Lead the overall operations of the Sheet Metal Production Unit, ensuring alignment with company goals and production requirements.  + Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term departmental strategies in line with TRUMPF Inc. objectives.
* ** Production Planning & Resource Management**  + Forecast, plan, and manage departmental needs, including staffing, training, equipment, and capacity.  + Review and adjust production schedules based on order intake and forecast data to meet delivery and quality targets.
* ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**  + Act as the primary interface between Sheet Metal Production and internal/external customers, suppliers, and other departments.  + Ensure seamless coordination to support overall TRUMPF Inc. performance.
* ** Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement**  + Define, track, and report on departmental KPIs.  + Communicate performance metrics to team members and senior management.  + Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including SYNCHRO and digitization programs, to enhance efficiency and performance.
* ** Budget & Cost Control**  + Develop, manage, and monitor the departmental budget to ensure cost-efficient operations.
* ** People Leadership & Development**  + Lead, mentor, and develop team members in accordance with TRUMPF’s policies and values.  + Oversee personnel management, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
* ** Quality & Safety Oversight**  + Ensure adherence to quality standards in collaboration with the Quality department.  + Address and resolve product quality issues effectively.  + Manage safety-related initiatives and compliance in cooperation with the Safety, Maintenance & Services (SM&S) department.### ##
** Qualifications &

Experience:

*** Proven experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role required.
* Familiarity with TRUMPF products is strongly preferred.
* Experience with SAP or other MRP systems is a plus.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills essential.### ##
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* Education:

*** Minimum:
Associate’s degree in a technical field (2-year degree)
* Alternatively: A suitable combination of education and relevant work experience

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