Production & Operations Manager – Steel Fabrication

Location: Jamaica, NY

Company: Afendi Manufacturing Corp.

About Afendi Manufacturing

• Afendi Manufacturing is a leading custom metal fabrication company serving commercial, industrial, architectural, and infrastructure markets throughout the Northeast. Operating from our 20,000-square-foot facility in Queens, New York, we provide complete in-house fabrication solutions including engineering support, CNC machining, robotic welding, laser cutting, sandblasting, zinc metallizing, powder coating, and custom metal manufacturing.
• As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, optimize production flow, and drive operational excellence.

Position Summary

• The Production & Operations Manager will oversee all day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring projects are produced safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This individual will manage shop personnel, production planning, workflow coordination, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fabrication and finishing departments

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer deadlines

• Coordinate workflow between engineering, purchasing, fabrication, finishing, and shipping

• Supervise shop foremen, welders, fabricators, machine operators, painters, and support staff

• Monitor labor productivity, shop efficiency, and project performance

• Ensure quality standards and fabrication specifications are consistently met

• Manage inventory, material flow, and production resources
Implement and maintain OSHA and company safety standards

• Review fabrication drawings and production requirements before release to the shop

• Troubleshoot production challenges and develop solutions to improve efficiency

• Track key performance metrics and report directly to executive leadership

• Lead hiring, training, and performance management of shop personnel

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices


Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or steel production

• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication, machining, and finishing processes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings

• Experience managing production schedules, manpower, and shop operations

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety programs

• Experience with ERP, production tracking, or manufacturing software preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic is a plus


Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Structural steel fabrication

• Architectural and ornamental metal fabrication

• CNC machinery

• Laser cutting systems

• Robotic welding systems

• Sandblasting operations

• Zinc metallizing

• Powder coating operations


Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Paid time off

• Health benefits

• Long-term career growth opportunities


Join Our Team

• Afendi Manufacturing offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern fabrication facility with advanced manufacturing technologies and a growing portfolio of high-profile projects. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is committed to operational excellence.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing production operations in metal fabrication, steel manufacturing, or a related industry?
• Do you have direct experience managing structural steel, architectural metal, or custom metal fabrication operations?
• Have you supervised production teams consisting of welders, fabricators, machine operators, painters, and shop personnel?
• What is the largest number of employees you have directly supervised in a manufacturing environment?
• Are you able to read and interpret fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and engineering specifications?
• Do you have experience implementing and enforcing OSHA safety standards in a manufacturing environment?
• Are you available to work on-site in Jamaica, New York?
• Are you willing to occasionally work extended hours or weekends to meet production demands?
• What annual production volume or manufacturing budget have you managed?
• Briefly describe a production improvement initiative you led that increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved safety, or enhanced quality. (Maximum 250 words)
• What's your expected Annual Salary?
• When you could join (Number in Days)?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person