SUMMARY The CNR Fabrication Project Lead is the hands-on leader for the commissioning, launch, scale-up and optimization of multi-layer custom fabric panel fabrication. The Fabrication Project Lead will be responsible for meeting and exceeding the weekly demand forecast for custom commercial noise reduction panel fabrication. As a member of the New Ventures/Technology team and in conjunction with the site Operations teams, the successful candidate will be accountable for, developing and establishing production techniques to successfully fabricate commercial noise reduction products to meet an aggressive delivery timeline. This position will be responsible for continuous process improvement and identifying and executing capital investments to maximize production quality and efficiency. The Fabrication Project Lead will work closely with other project team members including project management, customer site design, estimation and installation, and procurement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Process Design:Develop methods for production of custom panels meeting customer needs for appearance and functionality.Establish in house quality control and inspection for fabricated panelsDevelop process flow to maximize production outputDesign layout of the fabrication operation to optimize material flow and efficienciesMaterial handling design, including the custom fabrication of unique patternsDesign flow for unique BOM set-up and job managementUltimately design process to be integrated into standard operations Process Operation:Establish and maintain a high-performance culture within the facility.Set goals for rapidly ramping up production output and ensuring targets are met.Ensure accurate intake of curtain panel engineering diagramsEnsure quality of panels – cut to the correct dimensions and pattern as designed and provided in engineering drawing formatsManage the production plan to meet desired production order, sequence, quantity while also allowing for emergency replacement panels Continuous Improvement:Measure KPIs for productionDesign and justify improvement projects to meaningfully improve KPIsWork with vendors to validate equipment improvementsSet individual benchmarks for output of panels by fabricators and achieve ongoing improvements QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while acting as a role model of our Corporate Values. The successful candidate will be trained in continuous improvement processes such as 6 Sigma and DFM and will demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate work across departments in an operational environment. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Project Management ExperienceResource ManagementProcess Start-up experienceMinimum experience is 3-5 years working in a comparable role in a B2B manufacturing environment.