Overview
Bentley Mission Critical is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead steel fabrication operations in Greeley, Colorado. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of all second-shift operations.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 5+ years of management experience within a structural steel fabrication facility (preferred).
- CWI certification or advanced welding knowledge (preferred).
- Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling (preferred).
- Lean manufacturing experience (preferred).
- Experience leading multiple departments or large fabrication facilities (preferred).
- Experience with mission-critical, industrial, modular construction, or heavy manufacturing projects (preferred).
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Health Insurance.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- PTO.
- 401k.
Additional Information
- Location: Greeley, Colorado.
- Work schedule: 2nd Shift.