Sheet Metal Fabrication Manager

The Sheet Metal Fabrication Manager oversees the daily operations of the sheet metal fabrication department in a manufacturing plant. This role involves managing production schedules, supervising a team of fabricators, programmers, and finished part assemblers, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, and optimizing workflows to meet project deadlines. The manager collaborates with other departments, maintains equipment, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while driving process improvements and team performance.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring safety; on time, on scope, on budget installation and turn on of equipment to complex new manufacturing capabilities within this subgroup within NHF plant operations.
• Responsible for developing and executing the integration and collaboration points with other departments to ensure ERP, process management, work cell functions, demand management etc. are integrated-to-day one operations upon go live.
• Manage a team of fabricators, programmers and support staff to achieve production goals.
• Ensure the correct setup and calibration of sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC machines, press brakes, shears, and punches.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and performance evaluations to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Oversee daily operations of the sheet metal fabrication department to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Verify that team members accurately interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD files for precise fabrication.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fabrication tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other plant departments, including engineering and maintenance, to optimize workflows and reduce bottlenecks.
• Manage custom or prototype sheet metal projects, coordinating closely with engineering or R&D teams.
• Oversee the maintenance and machine uptime maximization
• Enforce strict adherence to product quality standards, conducting inspections throughout the production process.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, tools, and equipment to prevent downtime and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Monitor resource usage and implement process improvements to reduce costs.
• Determine opportunities for advancement and innovation in capabilities, design or outcomes as department grows.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal materials, fabrication methods, and plant operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD files.
• Proficient with production planning tools and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, ERP systems).

Physical Requirements:

• This role operates in a manufacturing plant setting with exposure to loud machinery, heavy equipment, and temperature variations.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting materials up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery and modern fabrication technologies.

New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.