Pre-Fabrication Manager, Automation & Throughput

Novax Recruitment Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Pre-Fabrication Manager to take ownership of the pre-fabrication and plate processing operation within a heavy fabrication environment. You will lead robotic fitting and welding teams, drive safety, quality and throughput, and partner with engineering and project management to improve flow, automation and productivity.

The role suits someone with heavy plate fabrication experience and a track record of delivering tangible performance improvements and team

Qualifications

• Heavy plate or structural steel fabrication experience.
• Significant production and team leadership experience.
• CNC and automated fabrication equipment experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing flow and productivity.
• AWS D1.1 certification/experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime.
• Develop KPIs and performance standards.
• Lead supervisors and production teams.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Automation

Team management

CNC machinery

Tools

CNC machines

Automation equipment

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Pre-Fabrication Manager to take ownership of the pre-fabrication and plate processing operation within a heavy fabrication environment. You will lead robotic fitting and welding teams, drive safety, quality and throughput, and partner with engineering and project management to improve flow, automation and productivity.

The role suits someone with heavy plate fabrication experience and a track record of delivering tangible performance improvements and team