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Steel Fabrication ManagerSurespan • Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Steel Fabrication Manager

Steel Fabrication Manager

Surespan • Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

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