Production Control Manager

Smith Ironworks is an AISC Certified Fabricator of structural and miscellaneous steel serving commercial industrial and heavy-civil clients throughout Southern California and Nevada. Our shop operates using a Tekla PowerFab workflow and accurate production data is a key part of how we schedule fabricate and ship work efficiently. We are looking for a Production Control Manager to help manage production data support shop workflow and ensure information moves accurately from detailing to the fabrication floor.

• Import bills of material and CNC/KISS files from detailing into Tekla PowerFab
• Build combines and nests to optimize material usage including stock and remnants
• Generate and manage routings travelers barcodes and shop paperwork
• Advance items through workstations including saw fit weld paint and shipping
• Maintain accurate real-time production status updates
• Manage steel inventory stock levels and material allocation based on job requirements
• Coordinate with detailing purchasing and production management regarding releases shortages and job priorities
• Run production backlog and labor reports for management
• Identify and communicate bottlenecks or production concerns early
• Maintain PowerFab data integrity including workstations sequences statuses and job setup
• Support shipping by preparing load lists bundle tags and delivery documentation

• 35 years of experience in steel fabrication production control scheduling or shop data management
• Hands-on experience with Tekla PowerFab/EPM production module required
• Ability to read structural drawings shop drawings and bills of material
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow including cutting fitting welding finishing and shipping
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong data accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to coordinate effectively with detailing purchasing management and shop personnel

• Experience administering or configuring PowerFab including workstations statuses or user setup
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or SDS/2 detailing output
• Knowledge of AISC and AWS D1.1 standards
• Experience with nesting optimization and material management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Established AISC Certified Fabricator with a steady and growing backlog
• Shop already operating on Tekla PowerFab
• Opportunity to take ownership of the production-control process
• Direct communication with management and ownership
• Benefits available including medical dental vision paid time off paid holidays and 401(k)

Interested candidates may submit their resume and a brief summary of their PowerFab and production-control experience to:

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Smith Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.