Sheet Metal Production Manager

W3Global; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Newark, NJ leads sheet metal production across NY and NJ, guiding two facilities and a team of about 10 employees to deliver restoration and new construction projects.

You will oversee production scheduling, fabrication processes, quality, safety, inventory, equipment, payroll, and order fulfillment, ensuring on-time, within-spec results while driving continuous improvement across both locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sheet metal production with leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple manufacturing locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (P21).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for sheet metal fabrication projects.
• Oversee daily production activities across NY and NJ facilities.
• Manage fabrication processes including forming, cutting, stamping, flashing, and coping.
• Monitor quality control and ensure products meet specifications and industry standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Manage production equipment, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and production-floor safety requirements.
• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Manage employee scheduling, performance, hiring, and payroll activities.
• Coordinate order processing and ensure accurate, timely customer fulfillment.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and workflow to meet production targets.
• Travel between NY and NJ facilities as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across both locations.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Leadership

Team management

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

P21 Prophet 21 ERP

Job description

• Lead sheet metal production operations across NY and NJ locations supporting restoration and new construction projects.
• Manage a team of approximately 10 employees across two branches.
• Oversee production scheduling, fabrication, quality, safety, inventory, equipment, payroll, personnel, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure efficient production operations while maintaining quality, safety, and delivery standards.

Job Overview

• Lead sheet metal production operations across NY and NJ locations supporting restoration and new construction projects.
• Manage a team of approximately 10 employees across two branches.
• Oversee production scheduling, fabrication, quality, safety, inventory, equipment, payroll, personnel, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure efficient production operations while maintaining quality, safety, and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for sheet metal fabrication projects.
• Oversee daily production activities across both NY and NJ facilities.
• Manage fabrication processes including forming, cutting, stamping, flashing, and coping.
• Monitor quality control and ensure products meet specifications and industry standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Manage production equipment, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and production-floor safety requirements.
• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Manage employee scheduling, performance, hiring, and payroll activities.
• Coordinate order processing and ensure accurate, timely customer fulfillment.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and workflow to meet production targets.
• Travel between NY and NJ facilities as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across both locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sheet metal production experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing production teams and multiple manufacturing locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with P21 (Prophet 21) or a similar ERP system.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience managing payroll, scheduling, hiring, and employee performance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability and willingness to travel between NY and NJ locations.