The Fabrication Manager is responsible for managing, supervising and leading the operations of a three shift machine shop to ensure approved drawings are manufactured and delivered on schedule, within the quality standards and meeting the cost objectives. you will do:
- Collaborate with Head of Manufacturing Operations and senior leadership in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, programs, and objectives.
- Ensure production and customer demands are met by scheduling and assigning proper personnel; establish priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting the results of the processing flow on shift production summaries daily.
- Determine human and material resources required to meet production targets; Control workflow to achieve targets and minimize costs.
- Actively drive VMC & PPC Productivity, demonstrating year over year improvements.
- Drive the future of automation, machine tending, robotics new technology of laser welding and polishing
- Confirm individual assignments are completed for production schedule
- Provide timely and accurate performance evaluations
- Purchase tooling, supplies, or capital equipment necessary to perform tasks
- Establish & monitor department budgets
- Increase in-house manufacturing capabilities as feasible (internal vs external costs)
- Ensure all safety policies, procedures and training is strictly enforced.
- Ensure adherence to established quality standards (SOPs & work instructions)
- Champion and enforce 5S and Lean Management Programs.
- Implement continuous improvement processes
- Achieve OTD, lead time, warranty, failure analysis, and quality goals
- Develop reports and metrics to monitor individual performance to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved.
- Effectively communicates with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality and Materials departments
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
What You Need to Succeed
- Minimum 5 years' experience in machine shop/fabrication environment
- Minimum 5 years' experience in supervision or group lead role.
- Bachelors or Technical degree highly preferred
- Documented Lean Training or Certification highly preferred
- Familiar with CNC, fabrication, polishing, water jet, plastics, and welding equipment
- Strong mechanical, machine shop and welding knowledge
- Proficient blueprint knowledge
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite; report writing and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to motivate employees and create an environment that promotes teamwork
- Ability to solve problems, make good decisions, and manage conflict
- Understands material control functions, ERP systems, and capacity planning modules
This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing as permitted by law.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave policies
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Job Reference # 22784
Preferred Location Florida
Lutz
Job Type Full-time
Legal Entity Mettler-Toledo, LLC
1571 Northpointe Pkwy Lutz, FL 33558 United States
+1 (813) 889-9500
