Manufacturing and Fabrication Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing and Fabrication Manager will lead end‑to‑end production of gas cylinders, ensuring high quality, safety compliance and on‑time delivery. You will supervise large teams, optimise machine utilisation and drive continuous improvement aligned with company strategy and industry regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Translate S&OP outputs into detailed production plans for own‑brand and third‑party cylinders, adjusting schedules for demand, capacity and resource changes.
• Lead Production Supervisors and shift teams, manage manpower planning for welders, operators and machine assistants, and develop staff through coaching and structured training.
• Ensure fabrication and welding meet KS and ISO standards; maintain ISO quality, health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives using production data, root‑cause analysis and preventive maintenance planning.
• Manage departmental budget, cost targets and inventory levels in partnership with Procurement and Logistics.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Demand Planning, Logistics, Business Development, Finance, Quality, Safety and HR to keep production aligned with business priorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication or pressure‑vessel production.
• Proven ability to lead large teams (200+ headcount) and deliver on‑time‑in‑full rates above 98 %.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Required skills

• AutoCAD for production design.
• Familiarity with KS standards for welding.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.