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Structural Steel Fabrication Manager
Location: Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead structural steel fabrication operations across two nearby facilities and two shifts. This role oversees production performance, safety, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and on-time shipping while providing leadership to shop supervisors and production teams.
The operation currently includes approximately 65 employees, with plans to grow toward 90, and approximately 5–6 direct-report supervisors across multiple departments.
The ideal candidate brings a strong structural steel background, knowledge of AISC and AWS standards, familiarity with coating requirements, and experience managing complex fabrication work in a fast-paced production environment.
\n- Direct daily operations across both fabrication facilities and two shifts.
- Lead production supervisors and provide hands-on support to shop teams.
- Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure safe operation of facilities and equipment.
- Monitor fabrication efficiency, quality, workflow, and production schedules.
- Coordinate work to meet shipping and delivery commitments.
- Oversee departments including Receiving/Inventory, CNC Processing, Fabrication/Welding, Paint, and Shipping.
- Support facility and equipment maintenance activities.
- Manage multiple large or complex fabrication projects simultaneously.
- Assist with workforce planning, recruiting, retention, training, and employee development.
- Participate in disciplinary actions, succession planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify potential production issues and improvement opportunities before they affect operations.
- Work closely with the VP of Operations on operational priorities and business needs.
- 7 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
- 5 years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
- Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification preferred but not required.
- Experience in an AISC-certified shop or fabrication environment.
- Background with large, heavy, or technically complex steel fabrication projects.
- Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, shop workflows, and production practices.
- Experience managing multiple departments or production functions.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate operational challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Monthly shop productivity bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Monthly cellular plan reimbursement