Operations Manager

The Operations Manager oversees daily operations within a steel fabrication facility, aligning production, project execution, quality, and scheduling to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective delivery. This role focuses on shop-wide coordination, production planning, and continuous improvement across multiple departments.

• Develop and manage an integrated, shop-wide production schedule in coordination with Project Management, Production, and Quality teams
• Monitor project progress, adjust schedules, and manage impacts from delays or scope changes
• Oversee day-to-day shop operations and ensure workflow alignment across departments
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and critical path risks; implement mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards, and company policies
• Support labor planning, resource utilization, and production efficiency
• Provide clear operational updates to leadership and internal stakeholders

• 5+ years of operations or production management experience in steel fabrication
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (cutting, welding, fitting, machining, coating, shipping)
• Proven experience in production scheduling and workflow optimization
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret schedules and production metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP systems (Tekla EPM preferred), and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing multiple concurrent job-shop projects
• Familiarity with AISC standards and quality systems
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

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