Fabrication Manager

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & Employee Disc.

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a skilled Fabrication Manager to lead a multi-process metal fabrication team, drive continuous improvement, and develop SOPs while aligning with safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will oversee capital planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver performance gains and a high-performing, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 yr degree in Manufacturing, Engineering preferred. Degree in Business or other with applicable experience accepted.
• 7+ yrs Experience in General Operations, Fabrication, or Assembly operations, multiple processes.
• Strong Leadership Skills, ability to work in fast-paced Environment with less structure than optimal.
• Strong Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Process development, strategic development.
• Strong Experience and Understanding of Fabrication processes (Burn, Bend, Stamping, Machining, and Welding).
• Various ERP experience with understanding of how they operate.
• Strong Business acumen, with financial understanding of cost accounting.
• Demonstrated success in leading a team, change management, and results.
• Metric Focused and Data Driven.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across fabrication and production.
• Support capital expense planning for new plant, property, estimation, profit review, and equipment investments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and utilization.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure alignment across projects and operations.
• Train team members on safety, quality standards, and operational best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Fabrication processes

Project management

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Change management

Data-driven

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and driven Fabrication Manager with a strong background in metal fabrication and production.This role is responsible for team leadership, identifying areas of opportunity, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost overall efficiency and utilization. The position will oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and support capital expense planning for new plant, property, estimation, profit review, and equipment investments. You will work closely with all departments to ensure alignment across projects and operations.A thorough understanding of inventory management, customer service, budget planning, production scheduling, and quality control is essential, along with a solid foundation in lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational development and change management, developing effective policies, and executing strategic improvements. Strong project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are key. This role also involves training team members on safety, quality standards, and operational best practices to support a high-performing and compliant work environment.

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually

Qualifications:

• 4 yr degree in Manufacturing, Engineering preferred.Degree in Business or other with applicable experience.
• 7+ yrs Experience in General Operations, Fabrication, or Assembly operations, multiple processes. Large OEM experience with knowledge of Lean and Standard Processes is preferred.
• Strong Leadership Skills, ability to work in fast-paced Environment with less structure than optimal
• Strong Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Process development, strategic development
• Strong Experience and Understanding of Fabrication processes (Burn, Bend, Stamping, Machining, and Welding)
• Various ERP experience with understanding of how they operate
• Strong Business acumen, with financial understanding of cost accounting
• Demonstrated success in leading a team, change management, and results
• Metric Focused and Data Driven.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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