Steel Fabrication Plant Manager

A little about us

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

Key Responsibilities

The Fabrication Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's structural steel fabrication operations.

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Fabrication Shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and lead a team of production supervisors, quality control inspectors, fitters, welders, machinists, and support staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize manufacturing processes and meet production targets.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate seamless coordination across the organization.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all employees.
• Maintain a fabrication schedule for all shop operations.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee development within the fabrication team.
  
• Collaborate with the Shop Teams and Senior Management to improve fabrication techniques and streamline production workflows.
  
• Implement cost-effective measures to enhance operational efficiency without compromising quality.
  
• Collaborate with the QC Manager and Plant QCI's on the state of the operations QA/QC and conduct regular quality control inspections to uphold high standards of product excellence.
  
• Read specifications and drawings to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required
  
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and inventory management.
  
• Monitor Production Costs and assist the PM Team with Work In Process cost projections.
  
• Evaluate project budgets, production costs, and provide feedback to the management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a steel fabrication or manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, equipment, and industry standards.
  
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
  
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
• Proficient in project management and organizational skills.
  
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and best practices.
  
• Effective communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
  
• Knowledge and experience using scheduling software or excel schedules.
  
• Knowledge of Tekla PowerFab is not required but a plus.
  
• Knowledge of applicable and proper use for the following: welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components.
  
• Possess at minimum the tools as required to measure, verify, and audit basic conformity standards.

Travel and Work Hours
Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license. Offsite travel may be needed from time to time but not a regular occurrence. The Position is required to work the same hours that the Plant's production team is working but may be required to work additional time and/or Saturdays and Sundays if required to effectively manage the fabrication operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.