Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN

Job description

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