Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Manager

Skyline Products•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Manager oversees sheet metal fabrication operations, including safety, employee training and supervision, production planning, quality control, workflow optimization, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery. The role ensures precision components and assemblies meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, quality standards, and production schedules while maintaining a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing environment. The manager leads production across first and second shifts and oversees processes such as laser cutting, punching, shearing, press brake forming, deburring, hardware insertion, and welding. The role directs production priorities, staffing, capacity, material availability, CNC programming and nesting priorities, and coordination with planning and scheduling teams. It also manages quality and process control, employee development, continuous improvement, equipment maintenance coordination, safety, cross-functional collaboration, and departmental cost and performance goals. The position is based primarily in a manufacturing and fabrication facility and requires regular production-floor presence. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing. Full-time, exempt position with an annual pay range of $90,000–$120,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Five or more years of experience in sheet metal fabrication or a closely related manufacturing environment.
Three to five or more 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.
Familiarity with aluminum MIG welding and AWS welding codes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and manufacturing reporting; Made2Manage and Microsoft Office are specified.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, safety regulations, and quality documentation requirements.
Strong communication, organization, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize competing production demands, lead and develop manufacturing employees, and balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Proactive, hands-on approach to manufacturing leadership.
Must comply with applicable safety requirements and wear designated personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand and walk on the shop floor for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
Experience with Made2Manage and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee first- and second-shift fabrication operations and meet production schedules, customer requirements, and delivery commitments.
Manage fabrication processes, including laser cutting, punching, shearing, press brake forming, deburring, hardware insertion, and welding.
Oversee CNC programming and nesting priorities, including material yield and remnant management.
Coordinate job priorities, labor assignments, machine capacity, and material availability.
Review work orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure manufacturing requirements are understood and followed.
Monitor work-in-process, bottlenecks, and equipment utilization; improve material handling, setups, changeovers, and production flow.
Coordinate with scheduling and planning teams to manage changing priorities and expedite critical orders.
Ensure fabricated parts meet dimensional tolerances, drawings, workmanship standards, and specifications.
Work with Quality Assurance to address nonconforming material, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations; ensure appropriate inspection equipment, documentation, and records are used.
Support applicable quality management systems, including ISO 9001, and ensure compliance with 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.
Set performance expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
Identify training needs and develop cross-training and skills-development programs; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Support workforce planning, staffing, and succession development; interview, hire, discipline, and terminate employees in coordination with HR.
Identify and implement improvements in production methods, workflow, machine setup, and material utilization using Lean Manufacturing, standard work, and other improvement practices.
Analyze production data, develop standard operating procedures, reduce setup and cycle times and unnecessary material movement, and participate in capital equipment evaluations and process improvement projects.
Ensure fabrication equipment is operated, maintained, and available for production; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with maintenance personnel.
Enforce safety procedures, machine guarding, PPE use, and safe material handling; maintain an organized, clean, and safe production environment.
Address lockout/tagout, press brake point-of-operation guarding, laser safety, and forklift-operation safety requirements; investigate safety incidents and implement corrective measures.
Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, drawing revisions, tolerances, tooling, and process improvements.
Coordinate with Planning and Purchasing on material availability and production schedules; partner with Quality to resolve defects and maintain process control.
Ensure accurate shop-floor labor reporting and communicate production status, delivery risks, and recovery plans with Customer Service and Operations leadership.
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 production and financial goals; manage labor costs, overtime, consumables, scrap, and rework.
Track and report KPIs, including on-time delivery, production output and schedule attainment, labor productivity, machine utilization and downtime, first-pass yield, safety performance, labor efficiency versus standard, and material yield and waste.