Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire Location: Gallaway, TN Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Structural Steel Plant Manager to lead fabrication operations across two nearby facilities operating on two shifts. This position provides hands-on leadership to production supervisors and is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, high-quality operations while keeping production and shipping schedules on track.
The ideal candidate brings extensive structural steel fabrication experience, knowledge of AISC and AWS standards, familiarity with coating requirements, and a strong background leading complex fabrication operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily production activities across two facilities located within approximately one mile of each other.
- Lead operations across two shifts and provide guidance to department and shop supervisors.
- Oversee approximately 65 employees, with planned growth toward approximately 90 employees.
- Manage approximately 5–6 direct reports in supervisory roles.
- Maintain accountability for employee safety, facility conditions, equipment maintenance, production efficiency, and product quality.
- Coordinate fabrication schedules and ensure work is completed according to required shipping and delivery dates.
- Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Support recruiting, employee retention, workforce development, and succession planning efforts.
- Participate in employee disciplinary actions and other personnel-related matters.
- Help identify potential operational issues before they affect production, quality, or delivery.
- Manage multiple fabrication projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Work closely with operations leadership and other departments to maintain smooth production flow.
- Perform other operational and leadership duties as assigned.
Areas of Operations
Experience overseeing multiple fabrication departments is required, including areas such as:
- Receiving and Inventory
- CNC Processing
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Welding
- Painting
- Shipping
Qualifications
- 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production
- Extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification is preferred but not required
- Experience working in an AISC-certified shop or manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience managing large, heavy, and complex structural steel fabrication projects
- Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements
- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, workflows, and shop practices
- Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to recognize potential production issues and improvement opportunities
- Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to work effectively with supervisors and production teams
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
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
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