Structural Steel Plant Manager
Location: Gallaway, TNJob Type: Direct HireStarting Salary: $80,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced structural steel fabrication leader to oversee production across two nearby facilities and two shifts. This role provides hands-on leadership to production supervisors while maintaining accountability for safety, equipment and facility maintenance, productivity, quality, scheduling, and on-time shipments.
The position oversees approximately 65 employees, with planned growth toward 90, and approximately 5–6 direct reports consisting of department and shop supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily fabrication operations across both facilities and shifts.
- Lead and support production supervisors and shop leadership.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance.
- Improve fabrication efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Coordinate production schedules and support on-time shipping and delivery.
- Manage multiple complex fabrication projects simultaneously.
- Support recruiting, employee retention, workforce development, and succession planning.
- Participate in disciplinary actions and employee performance management as needed.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Support operations leadership with scheduling and other plant initiatives.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
- Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification preferred but not required.
- Experience in an AISC-certified shop or manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing large, heavy, and complex fabrication projects.
- Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements.
- Strong understanding of fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
- Experience overseeing multiple departments, including Receiving/Inventory, CNC Processing, Fabrication/Welding, Paint, and Shipping.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to anticipate production issues and identify improvement opportunities.
- U.S. work eligibility.
Benefits
- Monthly shop productivity bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance.
- Monthly cellular plan reimbursement.