Fabrication Operations Manager

MYERS EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Emergency & Power Systems is seeking a Fabrication Operations Manager in Bethlehem, PA to lead sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations, ensuring safety and quality.

You will direct production schedules, collaborate with engineering, implement lean initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 5+ years in fabrication, 3+ years supervision, and ability to read blueprints; lifting up to 50 lb; OSHA compliance knowledge.

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.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop fabrication personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard fabrication and painting employees.
• Conduct safety meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisory leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Organization

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

10+ years of related field

Job description

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Fabrication Operations Manager

Full Time Management Bethlehem, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1086

Myers Emergency & Power Systems is a leading designer & manufacturer of highly engineered backup power technology for emergency lighting, traffic, rail, and broadband. We provide integrated technology solutions mandated by building and construction safety codes to mission critical industries such as data centers, government buildings, healthcare centers and more.

We are dedicated to providing customers with solutions that meet or surpass industry standards for quality, reliability, and performance. When designing and manufacturing inverters, battery backup systems, control devices and other emergency power solutions, our commitment to customer satisfaction forms the foundation of our ongoing success. Just as we take pride in the high quality of our products, we take pride in our employees. Our knowledgeable employees are continuously improving manufacturing and business processes to provide the best experience for customers. Operational excellence allows us to offer unmatched products and services.

Overview:

The Fabrication Operations Manager leads all sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations, directing strategy and execution to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This role oversees the production process, from CNC laser cutting, CNC punching, and press brake forming through manual and robotic welding, pretreatment (including phosphate conversion coating), and powder coating application and curing.

The Fabrication Operations Manager leads and develops fabrication, welding, and finishing personnel. The role also owns, equipment utilization and capital planning, CNC and robotic programming standards, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance priorities. The Manager champions continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and related methodologies to reduce cost, improve throughput, and raise first-pass yield, all in support of company objectives for cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Production Management

• 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.

Leadership

• Lead, coach, train, and develop fabrication personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard fabrication and painting employees.
• Conduct safety meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings.
• Communicate project status, production issues, and resource requirements.

Education, Experience and Required Skills:

• 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.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Policy Statement:

Myers EPS has always been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to that person's membership in any protected class, including but not limited to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, preference or identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, handicap or disability, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, and those holding a GED, consistent with business necessity and the safe performance of the job.

Accommodations:

Myers EPS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Myers EPS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only.