Production Manager - Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals

Nix Companies, Inc.; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K

Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Plans

Job summary

Nix Companies, Inc. in Rockport, Indiana is seeking a Production Manager for structural steel and miscellaneous metals. You will oversee projects from release to fabrication, coordinating with architects, engineers, and detailers to ensure timely delivery and contract compliance.

You will build strong relationships with customers and suppliers while managing schedules and budgets. The role emphasizes tight coordination, on-site office work, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading design, fabrication and erection drawings.
• Experience in structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication preferred.
• Tekla / Fabsuite proficiency preferred.
• Working from the office located at the operations.
• Prior project management experience preferred but not required if you possess extensive experience in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all projects and deliverables are completed properly within the scope of the contract.
• Identify, request, and follow up on required information from architects, engineers and detailers.
• Identify and procure all required material for projects from drawings released for fabrication.
• Schedule production and delivery of materials.
• Develop and maintain customer and vendor relationships.
• Effectively communicate with clients, suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, and detailers via phone, email, and face-to-face.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Tools

Tekla

Fabsuite

Job description

Position Title: Production Manager - Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals

Business Unit: Structural Fabrication

Location: Rockport, IN

Reports To: General Manager

As a Production Manager, you will effectively manage structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects while building relationships with external and internal customers and category experts to collaborate on winning bids.

Our ideal candidate will

• Ensure that all projects and deliverables are completed properly within the scope of the contract
• Identify, request, and follow up on required information from architects, engineers and detailers
• Identify and procure all required material for projects from drawings released for fabrication
• Schedule production and delivery of materials
• Develop and maintain customer and vendor relationships
• Effectively communicate with clients, suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, and detailers via phone, email, and face-to face
• Maintain schedule & cost tracking metrics over the lifecycle of projects to ensure progress & budgets are met
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required
• Follow all company and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal protective equipment
• Contribute to our team environment by anticipating the needs of co-workers, bringing a positive attitude into our culture and showing an eagerness to discover and share new opportunities for our organization

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication preferred
• Experience operating within Tekla / Fabsuite
• Prior project management experience preferred but not required if you possess extensive experience in the trade
• Ability to read design, fabrication & erection drawings required
• Working from the office located at the operations
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Organized with extreme attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and the ability to maintain professionalism in the workplace

Relocation packages are available for this position.

• Health Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Plans