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What You'll Do Financial Performance & Cost Management * Build and maintain consistent individual ... Support the integration of Jack Morton and Impact XM fabrication operations through common ...

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Fabrication Manager

Arvada, CO · On-site

$11K - $145K/yr

FABRICATION MANAGER Manufacturing Operations Position Summary Wanco is seeking an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead the performance and development of our fabrication operation, including ...

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Production Operations Manager

Ault, CO · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Lead fabrication, assembly, shipping, receiving, and yard operations. * Build and manage production schedules and capacity plans. * Coordinate manpower, balance workloads, materials, equipment, and ...

Director of Operations

Riverside, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Welding Operations Manager, Fabrication Operations Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shock Production Line Manager, and others Business Unit: Suspension Business Unit Location: Riverside, CA ...

Oversee daily fabrication operations to ensure production goals and project deadlines are met. * Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Production, and other departments to prioritize ...

$90 - $120/hr

Oversee daily fabrication operations to ensure production goals and project deadlines are met. * Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Production, and other departments to prioritize ...

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How much do fabrication operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for fabrication operations manager in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a fabrication operations manager do?

A Fabrication Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of fabrication facilities, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. They are responsible for managing teams, coordinating production schedules, maintaining equipment, and implementing quality control standards. Additionally, they work to optimize workflow, reduce costs, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Their role often involves collaborating with engineers, designers, and other departments to meet production goals and customer requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a fabrication operations manager?

To thrive as a Fabrication Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, production planning, and manufacturing process expertise, generally supported by a degree in engineering or industrial management. Familiarity with ERP systems, CAD/CAM software, and lean manufacturing certifications are commonly required. Effective communication, problem-solving, and team motivation are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient production workflows, high-quality output, and a safe, collaborative working environment.

What are common challenges faced by a fabrication operations manager, and how can they be addressed?

Fabrication Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing tight production schedules with quality standards, managing supply chain disruptions, and optimizing team productivity. Addressing these challenges typically involves proactive planning, strong communication with both the production team and suppliers, and leveraging technology for workflow optimization. Successful managers also prioritize continuous improvement initiatives and invest in staff training to adapt to evolving processes and equipment, ensuring both efficiency and team morale remain high.

What is the difference between Fabrication Operations Manager vs Fabrication Supervisor?

AspectFabrication Operations ManagerFabrication Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing, with experience in fabrication processesOften has a high school diploma or associate degree, with hands-on fabrication experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple fabrication teams, manages operations, and coordinates with other departmentsSupervises daily shop floor activities, directly manages fabrication workers
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing plants, construction, and heavy industryPrimarily found in manufacturing and fabrication shops

The Fabrication Operations Manager focuses on overseeing entire fabrication processes, strategic planning, and department coordination, while the Fabrication Supervisor manages daily shop floor activities and direct supervision of workers. Both roles require fabrication knowledge, but the manager role involves broader operational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Fabrication Operations Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

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Experience Without Limits
Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiences  by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one.  We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a commercially minded and operationally focused Finance Director, Fabrication Operations to serve as the finance lead and strategic business partner for our North American fabrication network.

Partnering directly with the Head of Fabrication, you will help build the financial and operational foundation for a growing multi-site production organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance and operations, can connect financial performance to what is happening on the production floor, and enjoys transforming data into actionable business decisions.

You will play a critical role in improving profitability, building reporting and forecasting capabilities, optimizing capacity utilization, and supporting the integration and standardization of fabrication operations across the network.

What You'll Do

Financial Performance & Cost Management

  • Build and maintain consistent individual and consolidated P&Ls across four fabrication facilities, along with separate P&Ls for storage, rental inventory, and fleet operations.
  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of facility cost structures, labor models, capacity utilization, and current reporting practices.
  • Develop budgeting, forecasting, and scenario-planning models covering labor, overtime, freelance resources, subcontracting, storage, fleet, and facility expenses.
  • Establish project profitability reviews to compare estimated versus actual margins and create feedback loops that improve future estimating and pricing decisions.
  • Analyze labor productivity, utilization, overhead absorption, and operational drivers of profitability.
  • Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce waste, optimize labor deployment, and increase financial discipline.
  • Lead monthly performance reviews with fabrication leadership teams.

Capacity Planning & Network Optimization

  • Map capacity against demand across the fabrication network and develop reporting that supports more effective planning and resource allocation.
  • Improve pipeline visibility to provide a reliable view of future fabrication demand and workload requirements.
  • Separate fabrication, non-fabrication, and insourced work streams to support accurate capacity planning and decision-making.
  • Support long-term network planning, including facility footprint decisions, capability investments, and capital expenditure evaluations.
  • Build financial models that support insource versus outsource decisions, staffing strategies, overtime management, and facility investments.
  • Support vendor consolidation initiatives, rebate tracking, and procurement savings opportunities.

Reporting, KPIs & Integration

  • Develop and implement a standardized KPI framework across all fabrication locations, including utilization, throughput, overtime, on-time delivery, rework, and profitability metrics.
  • Launch and maintain executive dashboards covering network performance, financial performance, pipeline, capacity utilization, storage, rental inventory, and fleet operations.
  • Establish standardized reporting and performance management processes across all locations.
  • Support the integration of Jack Morton and Impact XM fabrication operations through common definitions, metrics, and processes for job costing, work orders, change orders, and markup structures.
  • Support D365 adoption and help reduce reliance on manual processes and offline workarounds.
  • Partner across Fabrication, Finance, Commercial, Estimating, Creative, Account, and Project Management teams to improve planning, visibility, profitability, and operational execution.

What We're Looking For

  • 8-12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, production, logistics, or other operational environments.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, job costing, labor utilization, overhead allocation, margin analysis, and operational performance management.
  • Experience supporting multiple facilities, locations, or operating units.
  • Demonstrated ability to build financial models, forecasting processes, dashboards, and KPI frameworks from the ground up.
  • Experience driving finance process improvements, operational standardization, and systems adoption within growing or transforming organizations.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable operational recommendations.
  • Experience evaluating capital investments and developing ROI-based business cases.
  • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders across functions.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, project-based environments where priorities can shift quickly.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first six months, you will have:

  • Assessed the financial and operational performance of all fabrication facilities and support operations.
  • Established consistent facility, storage, rental, and fleet P&Ls.
  • Implemented a standardized KPI and reporting framework across the network.
  • Launched fabrication performance dashboards that provide clear visibility into profitability, utilization, capacity, and demand.
  • Built forecasting and scenario-planning tools that support operational decision-making.
  • Established a regular performance review cadence with facility leaders.
  • Improved visibility into project profitability and manufacturing economics.
  • Helped advance the integration and standardization of production operations across Jack Morton.

Success in this role means creating financial visibility where it does not exist today, improving profitability and operational performance, establishing disciplined forecasting and reporting processes, and helping build a scalable fabrication organization capable of supporting future growth.

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