Fabrication Plant Manager: Lead Lean, Safety & Growth

CHICAGO TUBE & IRON; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron is seeking an experienced Fabrication Plant Manager to lead our fabrication operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will develop a high-performing team, remove bottlenecks, and align production with customer requirements across welding, laser cutting, bending, and machining.

The role requires hands-on leadership, Lean expertise, and strong knowledge of ISO quality systems, ERP/MRP, and continuous improvement in a metal fabrication

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and ISO quality standards
• Ability to develop and coach production teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fabrication operations including welding, laser cutting, bending, forming, machining, and secondary processes.
• Direct production schedules, staffing, workflow, and equipment utilization to meet commitments.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sales and other departments to support products and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

ISO quality systems

ERP/MRP

Team development

Job description

Chicago Tube & Iron is seeking an experienced Fabrication Plant Manager to lead our fabrication operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will develop a high-performing team, remove bottlenecks, and align production with customer requirements across welding, laser cutting, bending, and machining.

The role requires hands-on leadership, Lean expertise, and strong knowledge of ISO quality systems, ERP/MRP, and continuous improvement in a metal fabrication