Modular Pipe Fabrication Operations Lead

Kelso Industries; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries in Duncan, SC is seeking a Pipe Fabrication Plant Manager to lead the pipe fabrication facility, overseeing operations, safety, productivity, and profitability to meet customer specifications and delivery deadlines, while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with engineering and QA, mentor supervisors and shop personnel, manage the budget, and drive continuous improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; industrial management knowledge preferred.
• 7+ years in pipe fabrication or industrial manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3 etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all daily plant operations.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery dates, project deadlines, and shop capacity.
• Ensure all fabrication work complies with applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3, AWS, ASNT, or client-specific specifications).
• Work jointly with the Quality Department to align production with quality control processes and scheduling,
• Manage, train, mentor, and evaluate plant supervisors, welders, fitters, and shop personnel.
• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company EHS policies.
• Monitor plant budget, labor costs, material usage, and equipment expenses to control costs and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and QA/QC teams to resolve production issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve fabrication quality.
• Maintain accurate production records, weekly and monthly fitter, weld reports, expediting reports, and KPI reports for management and clients.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of fabrication equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate with outside vendor when needed.
• Jointly Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for quality nonconformances or safety incidents with the QC department and Safety Department respectively.

Skills

Pipe fabrication

Welding procedures SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/FCAW

Leadership/people management

Production planning

Quality and compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial management or related

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelso Industries in Duncan, SC is seeking a Pipe Fabrication Plant Manager to lead the pipe fabrication facility, overseeing operations, safety, productivity, and profitability to meet customer specifications and delivery deadlines, while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with engineering and QA, mentor supervisors and shop personnel, manage the budget, and drive continuous improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput in a