Fabrication Production Manager
About the job
- A minimum of seven years of progressive manufacturing or fabrication leadership experience.
- Experience with structural steel fabrication, welding codes, and industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience supervising production personnel in heavy manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding operations, and production workflow systems.
- Knowledge of AWS welding standards, weld procedures, and fabrication quality systems.
- Strong leadership, coaching, workforce development, and conflict resolution skills.
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Full-time, exempt availability Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed to support production schedules, operational priorities, and customer commitments.
- Lead fabrication production operations, including structural steel fabrication, weld assembly, fit-up, material flow, and production scheduling execution.
- Establish department production priorities aligned with customer delivery commitments and operational objectives.
- Monitor and drive KPI performance, including throughput, first-pass yield, weld repair rates, labor utilization, and schedule attainment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, welding safety requirements, confined space procedures, hot work standards, crane operations, and PPE requirements.
- Directly manage Fabrication Production Supervisors and department support personnel.
- Maintain compliance with AWS, ASME, customer specifications, and internal fabrication procedures.
- Develop labor planning strategies, staffing models, overtime utilization plans, and production capacity forecasts.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, standardization, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional support activities with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production Planning teams.
- Establish and maintain welding standards, WPS requirements, and fabrication quality systems.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to safety incidents, weld defects, and process deviations.
- Support workforce development through training, leadership development, and welder qualification progression programs.
- Develop and manage departmental labor plans, operational budgets, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Support evaluation and implementation of new fabrication equipment, tooling, automation, and welding technologies.
- Represent ENTEK during customer visits, supplier meetings, audits, and operational reviews.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Welding Technology, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- Five or more years of supervisory or management experience within fabrication or welding operations.
- Experience implementing welding process improvements, automation projects, or operational optimization initiatives.
- Experience with production planning systems, labor forecasting, and manufacturing reporting tools.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
About the company
ENTEK makes battery separators and extrusion equipment and services for energy storage and manufacturing customers worldwide. It focuses on lead-acid and lithium-ion separators, plus extruders and engineering services, all designed and built with in-house engineering, machining, and fabrication. Its products work by enabling safe, efficient energy storage: separators sit between battery electrodes to prevent short circuits while allowing ion flow, and extruders craft the polymer films and components used in separators. ENTEK differentiates itself through its vertical integration (in-house design, machining, fabrication), global reach across six continents, and a services-driven model that combines product sales with specialized engineering and support. The company aims to deliver reliable, best-in-class equipment and solutions through continuous improvement and decades of industry experience to meet the needs of battery manufacturers and industrial customers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$200M
Headquarters
Lebanon, Oregon
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DOE disbursed $77.2 million on September 17, 2025, confirming project execution.
- ENTEK targets 700 million square meters from Phase 1 by Q4 2026.
- The Kore Power separator supply deal runs through at least 2031, securing demand.
What critics are saying
- USACE wetlands and wastewater permits still gate Terre Haute, delaying Phase 1 beyond Q4 2026.
- Conley v. Entek Manufacturing, LLC filed November 25, 2025, signals employee dispute exposure.
- A failed Indiana ramp strands $1.3 billion DOE financing and ENTEK’s separator expansion.
What makes ENTEK unique
- ENTEK is North America’s only U.S.-owned wet-process lithium separator maker, updated August 2026.
- ENTEK holds patented multilayer separator technology and solvent-recovery know-how, updated July 2026.
- ENTEK vertically integrates extruders, membranes, and engineering services from Oregon and Nevada.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours