Fabrication Operations Manager

Who we are

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Silent-Aire employs over 3000 people, with a total of 13 manufacturing facilities and over 1 million sq / ft of capacity in Edmonton, Alberta; Gilbert, Arizona; and Dublin, Ireland. There are sales / service centers in Seattle, Washington; Boardman, Oregon; Ashburn, Virginia; and Dublin, Ireland. Since May 2021, Silent-Aire has been a part of Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions group. To learn more, please visit .

What you will do

You will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of 5 plant fabrication operations overseeing staffing and production while effectively and efficiently overseeing the development and direction of the fabrication team to drive the growth of production, equipment utilization, and the quality of goods produced in the facility. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors, department managers and ensuring the integration of strategic plans within the plant facilities.

How you will do it

Lead and monitor Fabrication Department performance with daily reporting against goals to ensure that progress is being made and that corrective action is taken if necessary.

Hold daily production meetings and meet regularly with department heads / business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues / problems between business units and / or departments.

Responsible for appropriate shift configurations, labor allocation, and staffing levels to meet production targets of the facility with production efficiency drive to 85% or greater.

Recruit and hire staff, handle terminations and performance management.

Responsible for the department and facility operations such as security, access control, fire prevention and protection, and preventative maintenance.

Develop and implement new operations strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.

Promote and enforce a culture of safety and well-being for all employees.

Accountable to work with EH&S Specialists to ensure we are OH&S compliant across all fabrication functions of the plants.

Be compliant with all EHSIS reporting requirements 24 / 7 / 14 for the plants. Align with TRIR yearly goal targets with assisted overall achievement.

Lead and participate in Zero Harm Culture program and initiatives.

Manage the morale in the facilities by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers by using and following our Core Values.

Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and service systems to meet the goals of the facility.

Direct, assist, participate and follow Lean Manufacturing principles across the plants.

Lead and participate in Zero Defect Culture program and initiatives. NCR reduction by product and production line.

Participate, review, and approve plans for the control of planned output, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, human resources, and budget planning.

Responsible for plant housekeeping and driving 5-S implementation and mindset.

Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators and industry trends to determine the operational activities of the company and accountable to optimum performance.

Implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the department.

Collaborate and participate in the execution of the production schedule and resolve any obstacles to on time delivery.

Monitor daily production targets and revise production plans when targets are off track to ensure the plant meets the monthly production target of units for on time delivery and financial goals.

Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures with a high level of professionalism.

Perform all duties in accordance with Johnson Controls and Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

After-hours duties as required.

Other duties as required.

What we look for

Required :

5+years’ previous management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities

Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes

Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles

Possess a clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues faced by the organization

Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

Critical thinking skills

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

A sense of teamwork and community

Experience in managing third-party service providers

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team

Strong customer service orientation

Preferred :

University degree or diploma in related field

Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $99,000 - $133,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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