URGENT HIRE · WESTERN COLORADO

Player/coach role leading the floor of a fast-scaling industrial fabrication platform.

THE ROLE

Run the floor of a pod-based industrial fabrication platform serving large national clients. From the shop floor to the customer call to the cost report — you own production execution, end to end.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN OFF-ROAD / DSM

Mountain Off-Road / DSM is a precision steel fabrication and CNC machining platform in Delta, Colorado. Our work spans:

•      Architectural cladding for national transit programs

•      AWS D1.1 structural steel for utility-scale infrastructure

•      Stainless production cells for OEM clients

•      Aftermarket consumer products

We're scaling. In the last twelve months we've signed multi-year programs with national clients, launched a dedicated stainless production cell, and stood up the first formal pod operating model in our shop's history. This isn't a maintenance shop.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Delivery Execution

•      Own and manage the production schedule across all pods to meet customer deadlines and maximize throughput

•      Prioritize work, allocate labor, and adjust schedules in real time based on constraints and exceptions

•      Ensure all jobs ship on time, on budget, and to specification

Technical & Customer Support

•      Review drawings, specifications, and RFQs for manufacturability and cost implications

•      Provide technical input to sales and customers on design, materials, and fabrication methods

•      Support quoting with accurate routings, labor estimates, and material requirements

Quality & Continuous Improvement

•      Establish and enforce quality checkpoints throughout fabrication processes

•      Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or rework

•      Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles

Safety & Compliance

•      Champion a safety-first culture and lead by example on the shop floor

•      Empower employees to stop work when unsafe conditions exist

Equipment, Materials & Cost Control

•      Ensure all equipment is maintained, operational, and reliable

•      Monitor job costs, labor hours, and productivity — take action to stay on target

Team Leadership & Development

•      Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, cross-trained team across pods

•      Minimum 2-deep capability on critical skills where possible

•      Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

GROWTH PATH

•      First 90 days: Own the production schedule and weekly cadence. Establish the operating rhythm — standups, exceptions, KPI reporting.

•      6 months: Cross-pod throughput is yours. Anchor program shipping clean, pod leads accountable to you.

•      12 months: Production runs predictably. Lean checkpoints standing, on-time delivery targets hit.

•      Beyond: Director of Operations as the platform scales.

REQUIRED

•      5+ years experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing leadership

•      Strong understanding of fabrication processes — cutting, forming, welding, assembly

•      Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications

•      Experience with production scheduling, job costing, and workflow optimization

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