Structural Steel Plant Manager

Qualdoc; Gallaway (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly shop productivity bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Monthly cellular plan reimbursement

Job summary

Qualdoc in Gallaway, TN is seeking a Structural Steel Plant Manager to oversee production across two facilities and two shifts. You will lead production supervisors, ensure safety and quality, and drive on-time shipments while managing a growing team of 65–90 employees.

Requirements include 7+ years in structural steel fabrication, 5+ years in leadership, and knowledge of AWS D1.1; experience with AISC-certified shops and SSPC/ASTM coatings is highly valued. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
• Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in an AISC-certified shop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing large, heavy, and complex fabrication projects.
• Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements.
• Strong understanding of fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments, including Receiving/Inventory, CNC Processing, Fabrication/Welding, Paint, and Shipping.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fabrication operations across both facilities and shifts.
• Lead and support production supervisors and shop leadership.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance.
• Improve fabrication efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Coordinate production schedules and support on-time shipping and delivery.
• Manage multiple complex fabrication projects simultaneously.
• Support recruiting, employee retention, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Participate in disciplinary actions and employee performance management as needed.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support operations leadership with scheduling and other plant initiatives.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Leadership

AWS D1.1

CWI

AISC-certified shop

SSPC/ASTM coatings

Operations knowledge

Communication/leadership

Issue anticipation

Job description

Structural Steel Plant Manager

Location: Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced structural steel fabrication leader to oversee production across two nearby facilities and two shifts. This role provides hands‑on leadership to production supervisors while maintaining accountability for safety, equipment and facility maintenance, productivity, quality, scheduling, and on‑time shipments.

The position oversees approximately 65 employees, with planned growth toward 90, and approximately 5–6 direct reports consisting of department and shop supervisors.

• Direct daily fabrication operations across both facilities and shifts.
• Lead and support production supervisors and shop leadership.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance.
• Improve fabrication efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Coordinate production schedules and support on‑time shipping and delivery.
• Manage multiple complex fabrication projects simultaneously.
• Support recruiting, employee retention, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Participate in disciplinary actions and employee performance management as needed.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support operations leadership with scheduling and other plant initiatives.

• 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
• Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in an AISC-certified shop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing large, heavy, and complex fabrication projects.
• Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements.
• Strong understanding of fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments, including Receiving/Inventory, CNC Processing, Fabrication/Welding, Paint, and Shipping.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to anticipate production issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• U.S. work eligibility.

• Monthly shop productivity bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Monthly cellular plan reimbursement.