• Oversee 1^st and 2^nd shift operations
• Manage daily fabrication operations to meet production schedules, customer requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Oversee laser cutting, punching, shearing, press brake forming, deburring, hardware insertion, welding, and related fabrication processes.
• Oversee CNC programming and nesting priorities, including material yield and remnant management.
• Coordinate job priorities, labor assignments, machine capacity, and material availability.
• Review production work orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure manufacturing requirements are understood and followed.
• Monitor work-in-process, production bottlenecks, and equipment utilization to maximize throughput.
• Ensure efficient material handling, setup procedures, changeovers, and production flow.
• Coordinate with scheduling and planning teams to respond to changing priorities and expedite critical orders.

• Ensure fabricated parts meet dimensional tolerances, drawing requirements, workmanship standards, and specifications.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to address nonconforming material, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure proper use of measuring equipment, inspection documentation, and quality records.
• Support compliance with applicable quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Ensure work follows the company’s traveler, CAPA and DCN processes.
• Reduce scrap, rework, defects, and variation through improved processes and employee training.

• Supervise, coach, and develop fabrication supervisors, leads, machine operators, and other production personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
• Identify training needs and develop employee cross-training and skills-development programs.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, and succession development.
• Interview, hire, discipline and terminate in coordination with HR.

• Identify and implement improvements in production methods, workflow, machine setup, and material utilization.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, standard work, and other continuous improvement practices.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Reduce setup times, cycle times, and unnecessary material movement.
• Participate in capital equipment evaluations and process improvement projects.

• Ensure fabrication equipment is properly operated, maintained, and available for production.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment repairs with maintenance personnel.
• Identify equipment limitations, recurring downtime, and opportunities for upgrades.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, PPE use, and safe material handling practices.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe production environment.
• Lockout/tagout, press break point-of-operation guarding, laser safety and forklift operation safety is all part of production requirements.
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective measures in accordance with company procedures.

• Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, drawing revisions, tolerances, tooling, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with Planning and Purchasing to ensure material availability and realistic production schedules.
• Partner with Quality to resolve defects and maintain consistent process control.
• Ensure accurate shop-floor labor reporting at all times
• Work with Customer Service and Operations leadership to communicate production status, delivery risks, and recovery plans.
• Participate in new product introduction, prototype development, and production process validation.
• Provide technical input on fabrication methods, labor estimates, equipment capabilities, and production costs.
• Coordinate handoff to finishing, final assembly and shipping.

• Monitor departmental performance against established production and financial goals.
• Manage labor costs, overtime, consumable usage, scrap, and rework.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure accurate shop-floor labor reporting.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
  • On-time delivery
  • Production output and schedule attainment
  • Labor productivity
  • Machine utilization and downtime
  • First-pass yield
  • Safety performance
  • Labor efficiency vs standard
  • Material yield and waste

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, engineering, operations management, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• 3-5+ years of supervisory or manufacturing management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing production teams and meeting demanding quality and delivery requirements.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, custom fabrication or repetitive production environments

• Strong understanding of precision sheet metal fabrication processes, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and fabrication specifications.
• Working knowledge of CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press brake forming, welding, and hardware insertion.
• Familiarity with sheet metal materials, including aluminum.
• Understanding of bend allowances, bend deductions, flat patterns, tooling selection, and dimensional inspection.
• Aluminum MIG welding familiarity with AWS welding codes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Made2Manage and Microsoft Office), production scheduling, and manufacturing reporting.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, safety regulations, and quality documentation requirement.

• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing production demands and resolve problems quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop manufacturing employees.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to manufacturing leadership.

• Primarily based in a manufacturing and fabrication facility.
• Regular presence on the production floor is required.
• Standing and walking on the shop floor for long periods.
• May involve exposure to manufacturing noise, moving equipment, metalworking processes, and material handling activities.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements and wear designated personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility may be required to support production needs.

Skyline Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.