Operations Manager

JMS Rebar Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A steel fabrication company in Greensboro, North Carolina is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production and yard activities across multiple sites in the Southeast. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in manufacturing and knowledge of steel fabrication. This role includes ensuring safety compliance, managing logistics, and driving continuous improvement. The candidate should have a strong problem-solving ability and be proficient in ERP/MRP systems. This position supports the company's growth and operational scaling.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of operations leadership in manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fabrication and yard activities.
• Maintain a zero-incident safety culture.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, and delivery.

Skills

Operations leadership

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Team management

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:Greensboro, North Carolina(with oversight of multi-site Southeast operations)
Reports To:Owner / President / General Manager
Travel:Regular travel to current and future Southeast locations.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of all production and yard activities across JMS Rebar’s fabrication and cage assembly operations. This role oversees day-to-day plant operations, logistics, workforce management, quality control, and continuous improvement while supporting the company’s expansion from two locations to three or more facilities across the Southeast.

The ideal candidate combines strong industrial leadership with hands-on knowledge of reinforcing steel fabrication, construction supply chains, and multi-site operational scaling.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Direct daily fabrication, bending, cutting, and cage assembly operations
• Ensure production schedules meet customer delivery commitments and project timelines
• Optimize throughput, labor utilization, and equipment performance
• Coordinate inter-plant workload balancing across locations
• Implement lean manufacturing and process improvements
• Maintain yard organization, inventory accuracy, and material flow

Safety & Compliance

• Lead a zero-incident safety culture across all sites
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state regulations
• Conduct regular safety audits, training, and incident reviews
• Maintain safe equipment operation and facility conditions

Quality Assurance

• Ensure fabricated products meet drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Implement quality control procedures and documentation
• Address production errors, rework, and customer issues promptly

Logistics & Delivery

• Oversee shipping, receiving, fleet coordination, and route planning
• Ensure on-time deliveries to jobsites and customers
• Manage relationships with trucking partners and vendors
• Hire, train, and supervise plant managers, supervisors, and yard personnel
• Establish performance expectations and accountability systems
• Develop future leaders to support expansion
• Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture
• Manage operational budgets, labor costs, and productivity targets
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality or safety
• Support estimating and project management with production input

Growth & Expansion

• Support site selection, startup, and integration of new locations
• Standardize processes, systems, and reporting across facilities
• Lead operational readiness for scaling to three or four plants
• Evaluate equipment needs and capital investments

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of operations leadership in manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction supply, or related industry
• Demonstrated experience managing supervisors and hourly production teams
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, logistics, and inventory control
• Proven safety leadership and regulatory compliance experience
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications (rebar experience strongly preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in reinforcing steel fabrication or structural steel
• Background in construction materials distribution
• Lean / Six Sigma training or continuous improvement experience
• Experience launching or scaling new facilities
• Operational leadership
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Accountability and results orientation
• Communication across field, plant, and executive levels
• Change management and growth leadership
• Customer focus and urgency

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent time in fabrication shops and outdoor yards
• Exposure to noise, dust, heavy equipment, and weather conditions
• Ability to walk production floors and lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Success Metrics (First 12–24 Months)

• Improved on-time delivery performance
• Reduced safety incidents and rework rates
• Increased production throughput per labor hour
• Successful integration or launch of additional facilities
• Standardized operating procedures across locations