Fabrication Operations Lead - Lean, Quality & Safety

Myers Emergency Power Systems; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Emergency & Power Systems in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Fabrication Operations Manager to lead sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations. You will direct strategy and execution to ensure safe, efficient production on schedule and to high quality standards, overseeing CNC laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, pretreatment, and coating steps.

The role develops fabrication, welding, and finishing personnel, owns equipment utilization and capital planning, and drives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 10+ years of experience in related field required.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication process and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily Fabrication operations.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer and project deadlines within the area.
• Ensure products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Implement corrective actions and preventative measures to reduce defects and rework.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts.
• Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for improvement and to reduce production costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Recommend equipment purchases, upgrades, and repairs.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety polices and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication equipment

Job description

Myers Emergency & Power Systems in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Fabrication Operations Manager to lead sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations. You will direct strategy and execution to ensure safe, efficient production on schedule and to high quality standards, overseeing CNC laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, pretreatment, and coating steps.

The role develops fabrication, welding, and finishing personnel, owns equipment utilization and capital planning, and drives