Fabrication Shop Manager
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication, metalworking, or manufacturing environment is required.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, including welding, cutting, forming, fabrication layout, and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings.
- Proficiency in shop mathematics and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and enterprise resource planning systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including the stated standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, talking, and hearing requirements, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
- Lead and oversee daily fabrication shop operations, including welding, cutting, forming, assembly, and other value-added manufacturing processes.
- Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
- Establish priorities and allocate resources to meet customer and operational requirements.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain supervisors and shop personnel.
- Hold supervisors and team members accountable for key performance indicators and operational objectives.
- Implement and support lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and lower operating costs.
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Lead safety initiatives, training programs, and accident prevention efforts.
- Ensure the availability of raw materials, tooling, and production supplies to support operational requirements.
- Oversee inventory control activities and cycle count processes.
- Review inventory discrepancies and submit adjustment recommendations for approval.
- Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs for fabrication equipment.
- Coordinate corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
- Maintain an understanding of departmental cost structures and operational expenses.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss management activities.
- Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and operational reports.
- An associate degree or technical certification in welding, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering is a plus.
About the company
Eastern Metal Supply is a distributor of aluminum products, specializing in extrusions and sheet materials, with a focus on service and just-in-time delivery. The company stocks and ships aluminum products from multiple regional warehouses to meet customers’ needs in construction, marine, and outdoor applications. It strengthens its lineup by acquiring niche metal businesses (for example, marine products, hurricane shutters, and patio enclosures) to broaden offerings, a growth strategy supported by investment from Wynnchurch Capital starting in 2007. EMS now operates nearly two million square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space across its locations and aims to be a dependable regional metal distributor that grows through acquisitions while maintaining steady, reliable delivery to customers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 30, 2026 AMD Supply adds fencing and hurricane protection customers immediately.
- Revelio counted 1,527 employees in March 2026, and 109 active jobs show expansion.
- Newsweek named EMS a 2026 midsize workplace, supporting hiring and retention.
What critics are saying
- TCW-backed debt matures January 6, 2031, forcing refinancing before Wynnchurch’s exit window.
- AMD and Eagle integrations strain management while competitors target contractors with faster service and pricing.
- If Florida demand weakens, EMS’s hurricane and patio exposure concentrates revenue in one region.
What makes Eastern Metal Supply unique
- EMS combines 20+ facilities with 18,000+ SKUs and 98%+ on-time delivery.
- Wynnchurch backed eight acquisitions through September 30, 2026, expanding EMS’s niche categories.
- EMS owns fabrication, distribution, and technical service capabilities across aluminum, fencing, and hurricane protection.
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