About this role
Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Gallaway, TN
Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Structural Steel Plant Manager to lead fabrication operations across two nearby facilities operating on two shifts. This position provides hands-on leadership to production supervisors and is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, high-quality operations while keeping production and shipping schedules on track.
The ideal candidate brings extensive structural steel fabrication experience, knowledge of AISC and AWS standards, familiarity with coating requirements, and a strong background leading complex fabrication operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day fabrication activities across two facilities.
- Lead production supervisors and coordinate work across multiple shifts.
- Oversee safety, quality, productivity, equipment, facility maintenance, and production schedules.
- Monitor fabrication projects from production through shipping and ensure delivery commitments are met.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, workforce development, and performance guidance.
- Support recruiting, retention, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
- Identify production challenges and opportunities for process improvement.
- Coordinate activities between multiple departments and ensure efficient workflow.
- Manage priorities across complex and heavy structural steel fabrication projects.
- Support scheduling, staffing decisions, disciplinary actions, and other operational needs.
- Maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and fabrication standards.
Departments
Experience overseeing multiple fabrication functions, including:
- Receiving & Inventory
- CNC Processing
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding
- Painting/Coatings
- Shipping
Requirements
- 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
- Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 ; CWI certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment.
- Experience managing large, heavy, or complex steel fabrication projects.
- Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements .
- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
- Experience leading multiple departments and production teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to anticipate production issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Monthly shop productivity bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Monthly cellular plan reimbursement