Fabrication Manager

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Plymouth (CA); 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 Discount Programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a skilled Fabrication Manager with a strong background in metal fabrication and production to lead a high-performing team in California.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, SOP development, and capital planning support across plant operations to boost efficiency and utilization. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in general operations or fabrication, a 4-year engineering or manufacturing degree, and proven Lean/Six Sigma experience, with strong

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred or Business with relevant experience.
• 7+ years in General Operations, Fabrication, or Assembly; Lean and Standard Processes highly valued.
• Strong leadership in fast-paced environments with evolving structures.
• Lean, Six Sigma, process development, and strategic development experience.
• Fabrication processes knowledge: Burn, Bend, Stamping, Machining, Welding.
• Experience with ERP systems and cost accounting understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and drive continuous improvement across fabrication operations.
• Develop and implement SOPs and support capital expenditure planning.
• Collaborate with all departments to align projects and operations.
• Oversee inventory management, budget planning, and production scheduling.
• Maintain quality control and safety standards; train team members on best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Six Sigma

Process development

Strategic development

Data driven

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Business degree with applicable experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Olympic Steel

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.