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 Oversee facility, grounds, and all aspects of production, purchasing, maintenance, and administrative staff. Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly production goals. Provide process and manufacturing engineering, as well as technical knowledge of metal fabrication equipment to improve efficiencies and streamline the manufacture of products. Costing and bidding projects. Train engineers in manufacturing techniques and standards. Maintain company safety, inventory, and quality requirements. Evaluation of employee performance and staffing requirements. Provide overall leadership to communicate company expectations and goals.

Chatsworth, Ca

http://www.quality-fab.com Job shop - precision sheet metal fabrication and machine shop Improve business and manufacturing processes through detailed analysis and collaboration with department heads. Maintain and instruct employees in standards associated to AS9100 certification. Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Major involvement in long term business planning and capital equipment acquisitions. Determine scheduling needs and implement changes. Conduct time studies and process reviews to alleviate bottlenecks in each department.Keywords: personnel management, sheet metal fabrication, machining, turret, laser, press brake, AS9100, Aerospace, job shop

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Aberdeen, Nc

https://www.meridiankiosks.com Job shop – Kiosk fabrication and assemblyOversee all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and costs objectives. Develop manufacturing plans and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations, ensuring products conform to established customer and company quality standards. Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitude, and results. Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Keywords: personnel management, sheet metal fabrication, laser, press brake, kiosk manufacturing

Sharon, Massachusetts

http://www.inmetal.com Job shop - precision sheet metal fabrication Managed the day-to-day sheet metal manufacturing operations of a two-shift production process. Planned, scheduled and coordinated jobs through all work centers and subcontract processes to meet customer demands and balance workloads. Supervised shift foremen.  Supervised production personnel as required to support foremen. Coordinated with Sales, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Purchasing and Administration. Solve production problems. Contributed to Engineering, Estimating, Sales and Administrative problem solving and ongoing improvements.Keywords: personnel management, sheet metal fabrication, turret, laser, press brake, job shop

Frederick, Co

http://starprecision.com Job shop - precision sheet metal fabrication and machine shop• Lead the dynamic engineering team of a diverse, 108,000 square foot sheet metal fabrication and machining contract manufacturing facility, supporting customers in energy, robotics, aerospace, medical, architectural, food services, lighting, and electronics industries.• Direct, schedule, and oversee all engineering department functions including process control, job costing, design, project management, CNC programming and document control.• Create, evaluate, and resolve process and documentation issues to promote efficient manufacturing practices within ISO 9000 standards and customer requirements. • ERP system expert, providing employees with training and direction in the use of ProfitKey software, to insure system controls are maximized.• Collaborate with managers and personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing system restraints. • Utilize TOC methodology to assist in prioritizing and scheduling production.• Versatile manager providing business and manufacturing expertise companywide.• Active company liaison, operating hand in hand with customer’s engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing managers, providing a nearly seamless connection to Star Precision.• Analysis of capital equipment needs. Research and implementation of Amada F1 laser and auto-loading system.• Update and interpret costing and manufacturing status and/or issues to sales/customer service group.• Enhance interdepartmental relations and foster a spirit of group accountability.Keywords: personnel management, sheet metal fabrication, machining, turret, laser, press brake, ISO9000, Architectural, job shop

Longmont, Co

http://www.wilcoxsonmfg.com Job shop - precision sheet metal fabrication • Oversee all facets of a fast paced sheet metal fabrication business serving a diverse customer base including companies from bio-medical, aerospace, and oil and gas development industries.• Contributed to a 30% increase during first full year as General Manager.• Orchestrated facility relocation from 6500 square foot facility to 12,000 square foot facility.• Manage all activities of shop floor including scheduling, personnel management, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and safety.• Provide additional support for Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Shipping.• Establish and solidify relationships with customers and sub-contractors.• Negotiate contracts and manage terms of agreement.• Control and monitor Kan-Ban inventory and restocking plan.• Create product process flow and bill of materials documentation.• Analyze product profit / loss history and implement appropriate actions to correct / improve margins.• Proficient in use of SolidWorks (CAD) software to provide customers with models and detailed specifications for sheet metal components and assemblies.• Provide leadership and guidance for 15+ shop and administrative employees.Keywords: personnel management, sheet metal fabrication, turret, press brake, job shop

Wilkes-Barre, Pa

• Provide cost analysis and project support to a multi-million dollar sheet metal fabrication company supporting a host of industries including modular homes, food processing, and air conditioning units.• Evaluated estimated job costs, gathering material, labor, and subcontractor pricing to generate accurate bid proposals for customer submitted projects.• Counseled engineering departments to develop cost engineered product designs.• Maintain inside sales support to customers’ purchasing and engineering departments.• Submitted bid requests for cost and lead time on purchased items and outsourced labor. Reviewed and negotiated terms prior to issue of purchase orders.• Provided technical and administrative support to metal fabrication division of a contract PC board manufacturer.• Created and utilized bills of materials and cut sheets for material requirements planning.• Negotiated pricing and scheduling requirements with customers and vendors.• Provided inside sales and technical support to customers.Keywords: sheet metal fabrication, turret, press brake, job shop