Steel Fabrication Operations Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Waterworks is seeking a Steel Manager to lead the Steel Fabrication department, ensuring safe, on-time production that meets quality standards. You will oversee production scheduling, labor planning, inventory, and equipment, while managing a team and maintaining P&L for the department.

Collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and drafting, you will drive continuous improvement, cost control, and adherence to regulatory standards across all fabrication activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience supervising teams of 15+ employees and managing production schedules.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee steel fabrication operations, including scheduling, labor planning, equipment utilization, and inventory coordination.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable shop supervisors and fabrication staff.
• Coordinate fabrication priorities with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Warehouse, Paint, and Drafting.
• Ensure all fabricated products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Own SPFA, and safety programs, ensuring compliance, audits, and training.
• Ensure compliance with AWWA, AWS, ASME, OSHA, and company policies.
• Oversee welding procedures, inspections, maintenance, and material availability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Support budgeting, capital equipment planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong interdepartmental relationships to ensure customer service and project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production scheduling

Labor management

Quality control

Inventory coordination

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Isometric drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Freedom Waterworks is seeking a Steel Manager to lead the Steel Fabrication department, ensuring safe, on-time production that meets quality standards. You will oversee production scheduling, labor planning, inventory, and equipment, while managing a team and maintaining P&L for the department.

Collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and drafting, you will drive continuous improvement, cost control, and adherence to regulatory standards across all fabrication activities.