Fabrication Operations Leader | Lean, Growth & Impact

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

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.