Steel Fabrication Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Steel Production Manager to lead our fabrication operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned fabrication professional who thrives on performance improvement Lean manufacturing KPI-driven results and developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical fabrication expertise proven leadership ability and a passion for building efficient safe and high-output production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production Leadership

• Lead day-to-day steel shop fabrication operations to ensure safety quality cost and delivery targets are met.
• Plan schedule and coordinate labour equipment and materials to achieve production goals.
• Identify bottlenecks slow processes and critical path constraints and implement improvements to increase throughput.
• Develop implement and continuously refine production lines workflows and fabrication processes.
• Drive accountability and performance at all levels of the shop.
• Manage shop costs and budgets track performance against forecast and targets

KPI & Performance Management

• Establish track and manage production KPIs including:
  • Labour efficiency
  • On-time delivery
  • Scrap and rework
  • Throughput and productivity
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Implement corrective action plans for underperforming areas.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the implementation of Lean manufacturing principles (5S waste reduction visual management standard work continuous flow).
• Develop standardized work procedures for fabrication processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time improve quality and lower operating costs.

People Leadership Coaching & Training

• Lead mentor and develop welders fitters operators and supervisors.
• Conduct performance evaluations coaching and skills development.
• Build a positive accountable and safety-focused shop culture.
• Identify training needs and implement structured training programs.

Quality & Welding Certifications

• Ensure all welding procedures welder certifications and quality standards are maintained and compliant.
• Oversee WPS WPQR and CWB (or equivalent) requirements.
• Ensure fabrication quality meets engineering client and regulatory requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure all shop operations comply with OH&S regulations and company safety standards.
• Lead safety meetings audits and incident investigations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years of hands-on steel fabrication experience including structural steel and/or heavy fabrication.
• 5 years in a management role in a fabrication shop environment.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Welding processes (MIG FCAW SMAW Sub-Arc)
  • Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
  • Fit-up layout and production sequencing
• Proven experience implementing:
  • KPIs and performance tracking
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Production line and workflow development
• Strong understanding of welding certification and quality systems (CWB AWS or equivalent).
• Excellent leadership coaching and communication skills.
• High level of organizational scheduling and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Assets

• Welding Engineering Technologist Production Management Certification or Red Seal Certification
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)
• Experience with automated fabrication equipment (beam lines CNC plasma robotic welding)
• Experience with production tracking systems
• Ability to plan and schedule resources for day and night shift

What We Offer

• Group Extended Health & Dental Benefits after 3 months of employment
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Stable long-term career with growth potential

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
Lean Manufacturing,CNC Laser Cutting,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Press Brake Machine,Cost Control,OSHA,Fabrication,Production Planning,Welding,Supervising Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 90 - 110