Production Manager

ð Production Manager - Processing & Plateð New Yorkð Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 + Benefitsð Why This Role MattersJoin a well-funded, growing structural steel and heavy fabrication operation that is investing heavily in modern manufacturing technology and production capability.This is a key leadership position focused on turning strong equipment, increasing workloads and a developing workforce into a disciplined, high-performing production operation.You'll take ownership of Processing & Plate, developing supervisors, strengthening accountability and improving throughput, utilisation and production performance.The biggest priority isn't simply machinery, it's people, leadership and performance.ð Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop supervisors responsible for production teams across Processing & Plate.Build accountability around safety, quality, productivity, schedule and performance.Manage manpower, shifts, equipment and workflow against changing production requirements.Drive throughput and maximise utilisation of CNC processing, automation and robotic equipment.Identify and address bottlenecks, downtime, rework and production inefficiencies.Establish and manage KPIs covering throughput, utilisation, downtime, quality and schedule performance.Recruit, develop and strengthen frontline leadership as production continues to scale.Collaborate with Fabrication, Welding, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Project Management.Ideal Candidate ProfileProven Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Fabrication Manager or similar leadership experience within structural steel or bridge fabrication,Demonstrated experience managing supervisors who are responsible for their own teams, rather than solely supervising operators directly.Strong exposure to CNC plate-processing equipment such as plasma, laser, oxy-fuel cutting, drilling, beveling, machining or plate rolling.Experience working around automation, robotics, heavy fabrication and large welded assemblies.Proven ability to improve throughput, equipment utilisation, manpower planning and overall production performance.Strong knowledge of production KPIs, continuous improvement and identifying operational bottlenecks.AWS D1.1 experience required; AWS D1.5 and bridge fabrication experience would be highly valuable.