Production Manager / Supervisor

As a skilled professional in the field of aluminum fabrication, you will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all aluminum fabrication activities to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of fabrication teams, including welders, machine operators, assemblers, and other shop floor staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards in line with customer specifications and industry benchmarks.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, tools, and consumables, ensuring effective use and minimal waste.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and quality control departments for smooth production workflow.
• Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of fabrication machinery and tools.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff; manage staffing needs and shift schedules.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and documentation for management review.

For this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in aluminum fabrication or metal manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum fabrication techniques including cutting, TIG/MIG welding, CNC, and extrusion processes.
• Familiarity with production planning tools and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and fabrication blueprints.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification (optional but advantageous)
• Welding Certifications (AWS or equivalent)
• OSHA or relevant Health & Safety Training

In addition, it's important to note that this role is primarily based on the shop floor in a fabrication/manufacturing facility. It may involve occasional lifting of materials and working in noisy, hot, or dusty conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required. As a skilled professional in the field of aluminum fabrication, you will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all aluminum fabrication activities to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of fabrication teams, including welders, machine operators, assemblers, and other shop floor staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards in line with customer specifications and industry benchmarks.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, tools, and consumables, ensuring effective use and minimal waste.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and quality control departments for smooth production workflow.
• Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of fabrication machinery and tools.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff; manage staffing needs and shift schedules.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and documentation for management review.

For this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in aluminum fabrication or metal manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum fabrication techniques including cutting, TIG/MIG welding, CNC, and extrusion processes.
• Familiarity with production planning tools and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and fabrication blueprints.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification (optional but advantageous)
• Welding Certifications (AWS or equivalent)
• OSHA or relevant Health & Safety Training

In addition, it's important to note that this role is primarily based on the shop floor in a fabrication/manufacturing facility. It may involve occasional lifting of materials and working in noisy, hot, or dusty conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.