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NAES Corporation
Production Cell Manager
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A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.
$64,402 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
About NAES At NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. Summary The Production Cell Manager - Frame 6B Auxiliary Skid Refurbishment is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of all refurbishment activities associated with Frame 6B gas turbine auxiliary skids. Provide leadership for a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, technicians, mechanics, electricians, welders, inspectors, planners, and support personnel responsible for receiving, inspecting, developing refurbishment work scopes, planning, refurbishing, testing, and preparing auxiliary skids for shipment. Oversee production performance, including safety, quality, cost, scope, schedule, labor productivity, and customer satisfaction. Serve as the primary operational leader for the production cell and work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Field Services to ensure successful project execution. Primary Duties Lead all daily operations within the Frame 6B Auxiliary Skid Refurbishment Production Cell. Direct refurbishment activities from equipment receipt through final testing and shipment. Develop daily and weekly production priorities to meet customer delivery schedules. Manage production resources to maximize labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and throughput. Ensure refurbishment activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved work instructions and engineering requirements. Monitor production progress and remove barriers that impact schedule, quality, or productivity. Production Leadership Lead all daily operations within the Frame 6B Auxiliary Skid Refurbishment Production Cell. Direct refurbishment activities from equipment receipt through final testing and shipment. Develop daily and weekly production priorities to meet customer delivery schedules. Manage production resources to maximize labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and throughput. Ensure refurbishment activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved work instructions and engineering requirements. Monitor production progress and remove barriers that impact schedule, quality, or productivity. Refurbishment Operations Oversee all phases of the auxiliary skid refurbishment process including: Receiving and identification of customer equipment Initial inspection and condition assessment Development of refurbishment work scope Project planning and work package preparation Complete skid disassembly Cleaning and component inspection Mechanical repairs and component replacement Structural repairs and fabrication Pipe fabrication, repair, and replacement Valve inspection and replacement Instrumentation installation and calibration coordination Electrical wiring inspection and repair Control panel inspection and refurbishment Mechanical and electrical reassembly Pressure testing and leak testing Functional testing of auxiliary systems Final inspection, documentation, preservation, and shipment preparation Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership to supervisors, technicians, mechanics, electricians, welders, and inspectors. Review inspection findings and determine appropriate refurbishment requirements in collaboration with Engineering. Resolve technical manufacturing issues impacting production. Ensure repairs comply with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards. Support engineering change implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Workforce Management Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and direct labor personnel. Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Conduct employee performance evaluations and identify training and development needs. Promote workforce flexibility through cross-training and skills development. Maintain staffing levels that support production requirements. Quality Management Ensure all refurbishment activities comply with the company's Quality Management System and customer requirements. Coordinate with Quality Assurance on inspections, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions. Verify completion of required inspection hold points and documentation. Drive first-pass quality and reduce rework through disciplined process execution. Support customer inspections and factory acceptance testing (FAT) activities. Cost, Scope, and Schedule Management Maintain full ownership of production cost, labor hours, schedule adherence, and project execution. Monitor actual labor performance against estimates and budgets. Ensure refurbishment work scopes are accurately developed and executed. Coordinate material availability with Supply Chain and Planning. Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when necessary. Report production status, risks, and performance metrics to Operations leadership. Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the production cell. Analyze production metrics to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery performance. Implement standardized work practices and process improvements. Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation. Drive waste reduction, improved workflow, and enhanced manufacturing performance. Working Relationships Reports to the VP, PM/SC/IT and collaborates with EP peers and management. Compensation The initial salary range is $152,200 to $175,100 based on experience and qualifications.