Fabrication Manager (ROYU Electrical Enclosures and Switchgear)

The Fabrication Manager (Royu) is responsible for the end-to-end management of sheet metal fabrication for electrical enclosures and switchgear. The role ensures that production — spanning punching, bending, stamping, welding, surface treatments, powder coating, and assembly — is executed with precision, efficiency, and quality to meet customer commitments.

The Fabrication Manager contributes to departmental and organizational objectives by providing frontline leadership to a multi-disciplinary production team, bridging engineering specifications with manufacturing execution, and driving improvements in delivery performance, cost efficiency, and product quality across the fabrication function.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and direct day-to-day fabrication operations including punching, bending, stamping, welding, surface treatments, powder coating, and assembly to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule execution.
• Ensure attainment of production schedules, output targets, and delivery commitments for both Engineered-To-Order and Made-To-Stock orders.
• Monitor fabrication performance across throughput, downtime, labor utilization, and on-time delivery; take timely corrective action on deviations.
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and escalate critical risks affecting fabrication output or delivery to the General Manager.
• Coordinate across production, planning, and inventory functions to maintain uninterrupted and efficient fabrication flow.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fabrication efficiency, shorten lead times, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Assess existing fabrication processes, analyze performance data, and identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Drive defect reduction, Lean/Kaizen initiatives, and standardization of best practices across fabrication processes.
• Support change management and cross-functional alignment during process improvement implementation to ensure effective adoption and sustained results.

• Oversee adherence to established fabrication processes, quality systems, engineering standards, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Drive immediate corrective and preventive actions for quality defects, process deviations, and audit findings.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality discipline across the fabrication team, ensuring zero-compromise standards on the production floor.
• Maintain compliance with product specifications and relevant industry standards for switchgear and electrical enclosures.

• Lead, coach, and develop the fabrication team — including Senior Production Engineers, Production Engineers, Inventory Controller, and PPIC Coordinator — to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor individual and team performance against targets, and provide regular, constructive feedback.
• Identify training and development needs and implement capability-building initiatives aligned to current and future fabrication requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning within the fabrication department.

• Manage the effective allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials to optimize fabrication output while controlling costs.
• Monitor and control production costs, material usage, and waste in alignment with approved production budgets.
• Coordinate with the PPIC Coordinator and Inventory Controller to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy support uninterrupted production.
• Support procurement and supply chain planning to enable cost-effective and timely sourcing of fabrication materials and consumables.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (license is a plus)
• 8+ years in fabrication/manufacturing; 5+ years in a leadership role
• Hands-on operational experience in sheet metal fabrication processes including punching, bending, welding, and powder coating machines is required
• Experience in production planning, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality systems and safety standards