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Lead a High-Performance Manufacturing Team

Bentley Mission Critical is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead our steel fabrication operations in Greeley, Colorado. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of all second-shift operations.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong background in welding and steel fabrication who understands how to drive performance through accountability, planning, training, and continuous improvement.

This role oversees the entire manufacturing facility during the second shift and serves as the primary leader responsible for ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all second-shift manufacturing operations within a structural steel and mission-critical fabrication facility
• Manage welders, fitters, machine operators, material handlers, and support personnel
• Drive a culture where Safety is First, Quality is Second, and On-Time Delivery is Third
• Ensure production schedules are executed, and customer commitments are met
• Monitor productivity, labor efficiency, and throughput metrics
• Coordinate with planning, scheduling, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams
• Conduct daily production meetings and shift handoffs
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline supervisors and production employees
• Ensure welding procedures, fabrication standards, and quality requirements are consistently followed
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Promote accountability and ownership throughout the facility
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment

QualificationsRequired

• Welding and steel fabrication experience
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and understand production workflows
• Experience managing large production teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Preferred

• 5+ years of management experience within a structural steel fabrication facility
• CWI certification or advanced welding knowledge
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Experience leading multiple departments or large fabrication facilities
• Experience with mission-critical, industrial, modular construction, or heavy manufacturing projects

What Success Looks Like

• Projects ship on time
• Safety incidents are prevented
• Quality issues are eliminated before reaching customers
• Production teams have the materials and information needed to succeed
• Employees are trained, developed, and held accountable
• The facility operates efficiently with minimal waste and rework

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

About Bentley Mission Critical

Bentley Mission Critical designs, manufactures, and integrates modular mission-critical infrastructure for data centers and industrial facilities across North America. Our team delivers fully integrated structural, mechanical, and electrical solutions from our manufacturing facilities in Colorado and Utah.

We are looking for leaders who take ownership, embrace accountability, and refuse to accept excuses. If you have a proven track record of leading steel fabrication teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you.

Bentley Mission Critical specializes in modular infrastructure and mechanical systems for mission-critical data centers. Our team brings deep expertise in factory-built MEP systems, ensuring your project meets specifications, delivery schedules, and zero-defect quality standards.