Additional Fabrication (Mechanical Processing) Manager

Main competences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical processing, with proven leadership
• Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of mechanical systems, and experience with data analysis for Process Improvements
• Expertise in aluminum processing technologies and mechanical machining operations
• Experience in planning, business and operations management, including budgeting, inventory control and operational management
• Proven ability to analyze product design specifications and oversee their implementation in the production process
• Financially savvy, able to analyse process costs and identify optimisation opportunities
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Advanced English

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and develops the Additional Fabrication (Mechanical Processing) Department, building a high-performing, engaged team and maintaining a positive work climate.
• Delivers departmental KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity) and ensure consistent performance reporting accuracy.
• Drives profitability and operational efficiency by optimizing production flows, reducing downtime, and improving overall equipment effectiveness.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors production (daily/weekly/monthly), allocate resources, and aligns execution with the master plan from Planning.
• Confirms delivery lead times for new orders and support the Planning department with capacity and feasibility inputs.
• Analyzes production capacity and workforce needs, ensuring adequate staffing based on open orders and load.
• Manages budgets and cost control, including annual budget preparation, monthly budget follow-up, and management reporting.
• Provides costing support (Additional Fabrication costs) for new and existing profiles/products.
• Coordinates cross-functional improvements, partnering with Technical/Investments Department to implement new technologies, processes, and internal projects.
• Leads quality and defect reduction actions, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive measures.
• Supports Sales needs by providing technical/production input for current and potential customers.
• Ensures equipment reliability, monitoring condition and coordinating with Maintenance for timely interventions.
• Represents the department in internal governance, participating in operational and management forums (e.g., production, daily boards, complaints/quality reviews).
• Acts as Department Quality Assurance Representative, ensuring controlled documentation, training, audit readiness, and proper use/labeling of measuring devices.
• Participates in internal committees (scrapping and reception as applicable), ensuring compliance with internal procedures and sign-off responsibilities.
• Provides technical expertise to the Sales team, offering guidance on welding-related requirements for potential and existing customers.
• Contributes to the development, planning, and implementation of new welding business initiatives aligned with the company’s core activities, supporting customer base expansion.

Even if your expertise does not fit one of the specific roles above, we are always interested in talented individuals in engineering, production, quality, sales, and other areas. Vimetco Extrusion offers the benefit of a collaborative and passionate team, opportunities for professional development, and, for certain positions, relocation assistance for candidates willing to move to Slatina.

Interested in joining Vimetco Extrusion? Apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected], mentioning the position in the subject line.

For general career inquiries, contact our HR department at [email protected] or call our main office.

At Vimetco Extrusion, we value innovation, continuous improvement, and people development. We offer competitive compensation, a safe work environment, and employee programs including training and team-building events.

Shape the future of aluminium solutions with us.