Steel Fabrication Production Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing and fabrication operations

• Coordinate production workflow across fabrication, welding, forming, and assembly departments

• Manage production schedules and operational priorities

• Ensure customer delivery schedules are achieved

• Optimize labor utilization, machine capacity, and operational efficiency

• Monitor operational performance and production KPIs

• Drive accountability throughout production operations Fabrication & Welding Oversight

• Oversee structural steel fabrication and associated activities

• Ensure operations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures

• Coordinate fabrication sequencing and production flow

• Support implementation of welding procedures and quality controls

• Ensure operational compliance with industry standards Quality & Compliance

• Support the company’s Quality Management System

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance regarding inspections, hold points, and corrective actions

• Ensure traceability and process controls are maintained throughout production

• Monitor and reduce rework, scrap, and operational nonconformities

• Promote operational discipline and standardization Leadership & Workforce Development

• Supervise production supervisors, foremen, and shop personnel

• Coach and mentor operational employees

• Support leadership development and workforce training initiatives

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications Required Experience:

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or structural steel fabrication operations

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and CNC machine operations

• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Experience managing fabrication, welding, and production personnel

• Experience with production scheduling and manufacturing workflow management

Preferred Experience:

• Structural steel fabrication industry experience

• ERP/MRP system experience

• Experience supporting ISO-based quality systems