Operations Lead - Metal Fabrication

Overview

Lead metal fabrication team, drive efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• quality inspection
• production scheduling
• material management
• lean manufacturing
• technical training
• root cause

Tasks

-Train and mentor fabrication / Assembly staff perform quality work and routinely inspect all areas for first- time quality work. -Follow internal TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) -Communicate consumable and material needs and shortages to Material Manager before it affects production. -Prepare fabricated products for shipment -Receive and review materials delivered to Fab Lab. -Ensure Lab Fab technicians are executing the production schedule and priorities as communicated. -Responsible for on time promise (%) -Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and other improvement methodologies. -Manage workforce in line with policies, procedures, standards, and best practices. -Coordinate technical training for technicians -Enforce proper escalation procedures to effectively and efficiently resolve issues. -Ensure that First-of-Kind covers all quality requirements by maintaining detailed documentation of validation and fabrication processes, including test reports and analysis of results. -Identifying and resolving production problems in a timely manner. -Ensure adherence to organizational policies on attendance, performance, and conduct. -Assist Fab Lab Manager with gathering details associated with quality issues and determining root causes to prevent recurrence. -Take Ownership of corrective or preventative actions with respect to quality and correcting root causes with all teams. -Facilitate daily stand-up meetings with cross-functional teams -Optimize production capacity, efficiency by monitoring productivity and quality. -Manage consumables and safety standards

Requirements

• industrial engineering
• metal fabrication
• lean manufacturing
• leadership
• iso 9001
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with different points of views, convey priorities, and address issues promptly. -Proficiency in identifying, analyzing, and resolving production challenges in a timely manner, often requiring coordination with multiple departments. -At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role. -5-8 years of experience in production in manufacturing environment -Experience with switchgear fabrication and/or manufacturing would be beneficial. -Collaboration: Skill in working effectively with cross-functional teams, such as Production Planning, Engineering, Project Management, and Materials, to achieve common goals. -Capability to mentor and train team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, production schedules, and unforeseen challenges while maintaining productivity and quality standards. -Skill in addressing conflicts and resolving interpersonal issues among team members, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. -KPI dashboards updated -Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. -Proven experience in managing teams, driving production efficiency, and ensuring quality standards. -Ability to provide guidance, direction, and support to teams, including stepping into leadership roles as needed. -Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately. -Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field. -Experience with metal fabrication (laser, press brake, bus bar) and assembly. -Willingness to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively, and root causes are addressed comprehensively. -Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and safety protocols. -Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and safety protocols. -Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet production deadlines. -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

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About Industrial Electric Mfg. (Iem)

-Early adoption of CAD/CAM fabrication in 1979. -Supplies electrical distribution and switchgear to tech giants like HP and Apple. -Subsidiary IEM Power Systems offers turnkey power solutions worldwide.

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