Manufacturing Manager

ESCO

Phoenix, AZ

Onsite Purpose of Role:

Weir ESCO is seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Manager to oversee our fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will manage daily operations, ensure production efficiency, maintain quality standards, and lead a team of skilled professionals while nourishing a positive safety focused culture. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in manufacturing and operations management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to oversee site performance, implement safety and environmental systems, manage budgets and capital expenditures, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve performance targets and deliver results.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:

Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

The position requires availability to work Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with the addition of approximately one Saturday per month. As branch operating hours extend beyond these times, the Plant Manager may occasionally need to be present during these extended hours to address operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee branch operations, ensuring asset protection, achievement of production and financial goals, performance management through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), continuous improvement initiatives, and effective communication via regular staff meetings.

- Lead SHE Strategy: Implement and oversee Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) strategy, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company requirements. Meet reporting requirements.

- Lead Continuous Improvement Strategy: Develop and implement site CI program and ensure 6S is sustained across site.

- P&L Responsibility: Oversee profit and loss for branch manufacturing operations.

- Collaborate with Engineering Lead: Provide technical support and advice on all aspects of operations.

- Facility Capital Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive facility capital plan supported by sound business cases.

- Regulatory Compliance: Liaise with local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with operating requirements as needed

Qualifications Summary

- Bachelor's degree in Applied Science preferred.

- At least 10 years of experience in a heavy industry or fabrication environment is required.

- Must have over five years of experience managing direct reports.

- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and practices is required.

- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management.

- The ideal candidate will be proficient in the areas of welding, cut tables, and press forming.

- Must be able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

This posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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