Fintube Manager

Location: Catoosa

POSITION SUMMARY

This role provides leadership to the fintube production team, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and business requirements. The manager serves as the key liaison between engineering, production, maintenance, and quality departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead and supervise fintube production teams, including operators, welders, and technicians
• Plan and schedule production activities to meet delivery timelines and optimize throughput
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications for finned tubes used in heat exchangers, boilers, and related equipment
• Monitor equipment performance (tube mills, finning machines, welding stations) and coordinate preventive maintenance
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement new designs, improve manufacturability, and resolve technical issues
• Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables, coordinating with procurement and supply chain
• Develop and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment
• Train and mentor employees, fostering skill development and accountability
• Track and report KPIs (production output, scrap rates, downtime, on-time delivery) to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Support customer audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ASME, ASTM, ISO)

All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.