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Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Operations Manager - Fabrication (Night Shift)

LocationJacksonville, Florida, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentOperations
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About the company
At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.
About the role
IEM is currently seeking an Operations Manager for our Jacksonville, FL location and will report into the Director of Operations. The Copper Bus Fabrication Operations Manager is responsible for the safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency of all copper fabrication operations across the assigned facilities. This role manages supervisors, team leads, and fabrication teams, ensures stable process execution, drives efficiency improvements, and partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to achieve daily and long-term performance targets.
Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.
Night shift start time will discussed at time of offer and is flexible between 6pm and 8pm.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead day-to-day copper fabrication operations across all shifts and JAX facilities to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets.
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Manage Supervisors and Leads, ensuring stable fabrication flow, effective workforce deployment, and proper cross-training.
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Achieve throughput, utilization (OEE), scrap reduction, and overtime targets while monitoring performance trends.
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Drive root-cause analysis for quality issues, downtime, and process instability in collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance.
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Maintain adherence to standardized operating procedures, machine setup standards, and quality requirements.
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Partner with Fabrication/ Process Engineering on program optimization, fixture standardization, new equipment commissioning, and automation integration.
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Work with Planning to optimize capacity utilization, schedule attainment, and fabrication prioritization across buildings.
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Ensure consistent execution of 5S, visual management, daily tier meetings, and problem-solving routines.
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Support continuous improvement activities that reduce cycle time, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
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Communicate risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to the Director of Fabrication.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related technical field.
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MBA is an asset.
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5+ years in metal manufacturing operations
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Leadership experience managing supervisors and production/ fabrication teams.
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Strong knowledge of CNC punch, forming, and material flow.
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Experience with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine preferred).
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Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics tools is an asset.
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Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Familiarity with OEE and MES systems is an asset.
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Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Benefits
Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Why Join IEM
At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com
We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers
Recruiting Scams
Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at iemfg.com/contact
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IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.
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