Fabrication Plant Manager in Tupelo

Energy Jobline ZR; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Metal Works in Picayune, MS seeks a Fabrication Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations on-site. You will plan production, coordinate workflows, and allocate resources to meet quality and delivery targets. Manage fabrication teams, monitor equipment, and ensure safety and compliance across the operation.

You will drive process improvements, optimize inventory, and partner with leadership and customers on project requirements and budgets to enhance performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Plant Management and Plant Operations skills.
• Candidates should possess solid Operations Management capabilities.
• Candidates should possess experience in Production Planning.
• Candidates should possess hands-on knowledge of Structural Steel Fabrication and Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience leading fabrication or manufacturing teams, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to analyze production data, solve operational problems, and implement process improvements.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional work.
• Relevant technical or industrial background; a degree or certification in engineering, operations, or industrial management is beneficial.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication, maintenance planning, and OSHA or similar safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Supervise fabrication teams and monitor equipment performance.
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and manage inventory and materials.
• Track production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and customers on project requirements, budget considerations, and operational performance.

Skills

Plant Management

Operations Management

Production Planning

Structural Steel Fabrication

Safety and Quality

Data Analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Engineering or Industrial Management degree/certification

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Coastal Metal Works is a metal fabrication company serving industrial, commercial, and custom project needs. The organization focuses on producing high-quality fabricated metal components with reliable turnaround times. Team members work closely with customers to meet project specifications, safety requirements, and performance standards. Coastal Metal Works values practical problem-solving, consistent workmanship, and collaboration across departments to deliver dependable fabrication solutions.

Role Description

The Fabrication Plant Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Picayune, MS. This role oversees daily plant operations, including production scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation to meet quality and delivery targets. The manager supervises fabrication teams, monitors equipment performance, and ensures adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards. Responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing processes, managing inventory and materials, tracking production metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Fabrication Plant Manager also collaborates with leadership and customers on project requirements, budget considerations, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Plant Management and Plant Operations skills.
• Candidates should possess solid Operations Management capabilities.
• Candidates should possess experience in Production Planning.
• Candidates should possess hands‑on knowledge of Structural Steel Fabrication and Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience leading fabrication or manufacturing teams, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to analyze production data, solve operational problems, and implement process improvements.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross‑functional work.
• Relevant technical or industrial background; a degree or certification in engineering, operations, or industrial management is beneficial.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication, maintenance planning, and OSHA or similar safety standards is a plus.