Director of Fabrication-Piping & Sheet Metal

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected, growth-oriented construction and specialty contracting organization with a strong reputation across the Midwest. Known for operational excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships, the company continues to invest in its fabrication and manufacturing capabilities as a key differentiator in the market. With multiple fabrication facilities and a forward-looking leadership team, this organization is focused on scaling standardized, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes to support continued growth.

About the Position

The Director of Fabrication – Piping & Sheet Metal is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and future evolution of the company’s fabrication operations. This position oversees pipe and sheet metal fabrication, R&D initiatives, and technical support functions across multiple locations. The position reports directly to the President.

This leader will be less focused on day-to-day production and more focused on overall strategy, process design, and standardization across facilities. The Director will evaluate current-state operations, optimize shop capacity and equipment utilization, and build scalable manufacturing models aligned with industry best practices and peer-group leaders.

In addition, the Director will identify and develop new manufacturing opportunities, strengthen external partnerships with customers and vendors, and help position the organization for long-term growth through advanced fabrication and manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all fabrication operations, including pipe and sheet metal production, R&D, and technical support
• Standardize fabrication and manufacturing processes across multiple locations
• Optimize shop capacity, scheduling forecasts, material inventory, and equipment utilization
• Develop and execute a long-term fabrication and manufacturing roadmap aligned with business growth goals
• Evaluate and implement manufacturing best practices, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Identify scalable product and manufacturing opportunities beyond traditional fabrication
• Build strong relationships with customers, industry peers, and vendors to enhance fabrication capabilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• 10+ years of fabrication or manufacturing process experience, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role
• Strong background in sheet metal and/or pipe fitting/plumbing
• Proven ability to build teams and lead through influence and change
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing and executing process and product roadmaps
• Solid understanding of project management systems, cost analysis, scheduling, and documentation control
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving, relationship management, and change management skills
• Professional, self-motivated, and collaborative leader capable of working independently

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($160K–$170K)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Company vehicle
• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical function within a growing organization