Structural Steel Production Manager — Path to Plant Leadership

Tiello; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Career growth path to Plant Manager

Job summary

Tiello LLC is seeking a Production Manager for a premier structural steel fabrication facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role reports to the Plant Manager and leads daily fabrication operations, production scheduling, manpower planning, quality, safety, and workflow management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in structural steel fabrication leadership, AWS D1.1 experience, and hands-on shop supervision. Tekla EPM/PowerFab proficiency and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication operations and shop workflow.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 welding and fabrication standards.
• Experience managing shop personnel, production schedules, and fabrication resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and production scheduling tools.
• Experience with Tekla EPM (PowerFab) strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of the structural steel fabrication facility.
• Support production scheduling and manpower planning to ensure fabrication deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate with detailing, project management, purchasing, and shop personnel to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Monitor fabrication progress and identify potential bottlenecks before they impact production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and AWS D1.1 fabrication requirements.
• Support quality control initiatives and fabrication best practices.
• Lead and mentor shop supervisors and production personnel.
• Review workload forecasts and assist with resource allocation.
• Utilize Tekla EPM (PowerFab) and company scheduling tools to monitor production performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership support and serve as a key resource for the Plant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Workflow optimization

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Tekla EPM (PowerFab)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tiello LLC is seeking a Production Manager for a premier structural steel fabrication facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role reports to the Plant Manager and leads daily fabrication operations, production scheduling, manpower planning, quality, safety, and workflow management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in structural steel fabrication leadership, AWS D1.1 experience, and hands-on shop supervision. Tekla EPM/PowerFab proficiency and strong Excel skills are preferred.