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Adecco lists this Fabrication Operations Manager opportunity in city of bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Fabrication Operations Manager
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Operations Manager to lead sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production, developing employees, maintaining quality and safety standards, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing, along with proven leadership experience. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the fabrication process and can effectively manage people, production schedules, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Do
Oversee daily sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing operations
Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer and project deadlines
Monitor production to ensure products meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, and manufacturing issues
Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical and process challenges
Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, and purchases
Establish and maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements
Lead, coach, train, and develop fabrication and production employees
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of production employees
Conduct safety meetings and employee training
Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions
Communicate production status, issues, staffing needs, and resource requirements to leadership
Fabrication Environment
The operation includes a variety of manufacturing processes and equipment, including:
CNC laser cutting
CNC punching
CNC press brakes
Sheet metal fabrication
Manual and robotic welding
Pretreatment and phosphate conversion coating
Powder coating application and curing
What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience in manufacturing or a related field
5+ years of sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing experience
3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
Strong leadership and employee development skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement is highly valued
Strong commitment to quality, safety, and on-time production
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Why Consider This Opportunity?
$80,000–$100,000 salary
Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
Leadership role with significant impact on manufacturing operations
Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled production team
Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Bethlehem, PA location
If you have a strong background in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing leadership, and production operations, we'd like to hear from you.
If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter, Heather Murphy at Please include "FAB MGR" on the subject line of any e-mail. Be sure to include your contact number.
Questions regarding this position can be addressed by emailing. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in Human Resource Solutions. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your Professional Career. For great opportunities near you, go to today!??Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Worksite address
city of bethlehem, PA, 18017, US
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