Processing Operations Lead - Metal Fabrication

Integrated Metal Products, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Metal Products, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Processing Supervisor to lead our processing operations with energy and precision. You will oversee daily processing activities, drive improvements, ensure safety, and mentor a skilled team to deliver quality on-time results.

The role coordinates cutting, forming, machining, and material control across multiple work cells, while maintaining inventory accuracy and adherence to customer requirements and IMP standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, machining, processing, inventory control, or industrial manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience with NAVSEA, DoD, or government-regulated programs is desirable.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for processing areas, including saw cutting, laser cutting, plasma cutting, shearing, forming, machining, deburring, and material preparation.
• Assign work, balance labor, and adjust priorities to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Ensure all jobs are processed according to drawings, specifications, and IMP quality standards.
• Maintain consistent workflow between Processing, Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly to minimize bottlenecks and downtime.
• Verify accuracy of cuts, bends, tolerances, and material prep before releasing work downstream.
• Support preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Ensure production kits are prepared accurately and delivered to manufacturing teams per work orders and schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain material traceability, serialized inventory, lot control, and documentation per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track inventory transactions, material consumption, and production reporting.
• Lead, coach, and support processing and material control personnel, including operators, material handlers, and cross‑trained employees.
• Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Support employee development through training, cross‑training, and skill‑building opportunities.
• Foster a positive, safe, and accountable work environment aligned with IMP’s core values: People, Integrity, Unity, Results, Excellence.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Material control & kitting

Leadership & coaching

ERP/MRP systems

Reading blueprints/drawings

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Integrated Metal Products, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Processing Supervisor to lead our processing operations with energy and precision. You will oversee daily processing activities, drive improvements, ensure safety, and mentor a skilled team to deliver quality on-time results.

The role coordinates cutting, forming, machining, and material control across multiple work cells, while maintaining inventory accuracy and adherence to customer requirements and IMP standards.