Steel Fabrication Manager
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
About Company
The Surespan Group of Companies is a proud contributor to both the bridge building and general construction industries across Western Canada and the United States.
