What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager – Structural Steel & Electrical Enclosure Fabrication position at Equagen?
About Equagen Engineers
Equagen Engineers is an award-winning, rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. We specialize in power delivery, renewable energy, industrial infrastructure, and custom-engineered electrical equipment. As we expand our manufacturing capabilities, we seek an experienced Production Manager to lead structural steel fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, and electrical enclosure manufacturing operations in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Position Overview
The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production of structural steel components, fabricated sheet metal products, and electrical enclosures. This hands-on leader manages production schedules, workforce performance, process improvements, and manufacturing capacity expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct cutting, bending, welding, assembly, finishing, and material-handling operations for structural steel and sheet metal products.
- Plan production schedules, allocate labor and equipment, and meet project delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and project management teams; review fabrication drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
- Monitor labor utilization, material consumption, production costs, throughput, and rework; resolve bottlenecks.
- Oversee structural steel fit-up, welding, cutting, drilling, and assembly, plus CNC cutting, punching, press-brake work, and enclosure fabrication.
- Maintain shop safety, OSHA compliance, quality checkpoints, and applicable AWS/AISC requirements; support ISO 9001 processes.
- Lead, train, evaluate, and recruit supervisors, welders, fabricators, and machine operators.
- Establish KPIs, manage equipment maintenance and tooling needs, and recommend process improvements and capital investments.
Required Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, sheet metal manufacturing, or industrial fabrication, including 3 years in shop or production management.
- Practical knowledge of welding, metal cutting, forming, fabrication workflows, and production planning.
- Experience leading shop-floor personnel and managing labor, inventory, quality, costs, and schedules.
- Ability to interpret structural drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, and shop documentation.
- Working knowledge of applicable AWS welding standards and OSHA requirements; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across both structural steel and sheet metal fabrication, especially electrical enclosures or control cabinets.
- Familiarity with CNC plasma/laser cutting, press brakes, overhead cranes, AISC practices, AWS D1.1, ISO 9001, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $85,000–$105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, annual bonus, PTO, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and educational assistance and professional development support.
Why Join Equagen?
- Take a leadership role in expanding structural steel and electrical enclosure manufacturing capabilities, with direct impact on productivity, workforce development, product quality, and long-term growth.
Apply
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn. Equagen Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000