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This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization.\nWhat will make you successful?\nRequired Education/Experience:\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing environments.\nMinimum of 5 years of leadership or managerial experience.\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field and/or equivalentexperience. \nPreferred Skills/Qualifications:\nDemonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.\nStrong knowledge of fabrication processes, equipment, and materials.\nProven problem-solving and decision-making skills.\nExperience implementing safety programs and quality control systems.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience optimizing plant layout and manufacturing flow.\nKnowledge of production sequencing and tooling design processes.\nFamiliarity with process testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvementmethodologies.\n\nAbility to collaborate with engineering teams on product and process design.\nUnderstanding of regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments.\nWhat you will be doing\nLead, coach, and develop a team of fabrication professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nPlan and execute production schedules to meet customer requirements while optimizing labor, equipment, and materials.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and other departments to improve workflows and efficiency.\nEnsure adherence to quality standards by monitoring output, conducting inspections, and driving corrective actions.\nIdentify and implement process improvements, including Lean initiatives, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.\nPromote and enforce safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.\nTrack and report key performance metrics, maintaining accurate production records and providing insights to leadership.\nEqual opportunities\nHydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. 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