Shop Floor Production Leader - Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Manager for two fabrication facilities in Andover, Massachusetts. The role involves overseeing production, managing shop foremen, and ensuring efficient workflows on the shop floor. Candidates should have a background in structural steel or heavy fabrication leadership, strong welding and fabrication knowledge, and experience in production management. This position requires a hands-on approach with significant time spent on the shop floor to drive productivity and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production leadership in structural steel or heavy fabrication.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and shop workflow.
• Experience supervising foremen or fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production across both fabrication facilities.
• Lead and manage shop foremen and production teams.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to align shop output with project schedules.
• Maintain organisation and production flow across welding, fabrication, and load-out.
• Spend significant time on the shop floor driving productivity and resolving issues.

Skills

Production leadership

Welding processes

Fabrication processes

Shop workflow management

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Manager for two fabrication facilities in Andover, Massachusetts. The role involves overseeing production, managing shop foremen, and ensuring efficient workflows on the shop floor. Candidates should have a background in structural steel or heavy fabrication leadership, strong welding and fabrication knowledge, and experience in production management. This position requires a hands-on approach with significant time spent on the shop floor to drive productivity and resolve issues.