The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a fabrication facility. This role oversees all plant activities including rebar fabrication, cage assembly, yard operations, shipping, staffing, quality control, and equipment readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct all daily fabrication activities (cutting, bending, shearing, welding, cage assembly).
Lead supervisors, foremen, and hourly workforce; recruit, hire, and train plant personnel; manage attendance, discipline, and employee development.
Ensure production schedules meet customer delivery dates and project requirements.
Monitor throughput, downtime, and labor productivity; coordinate workflow between shop, yard, and shipping functions.
Maintain organized yard layout and material flow.
Implement standardized operating procedures from corporate leadership.
Lead a safety-first culture, conduct daily safety meetings, inspections, and safety reviews; enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies.
Maintain compliance documentation.
Ensure fabricated product meets drawings, bar lists, and specifications.
Verify cage assembly accuracy and dimensional tolerances.
Reduce rework, scrap, and fabrication errors.
Address customer concerns quickly and professionally.
Oversee inbound steel receiving and verification; maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
Coordinate loading, scheduling, and dispatch of deliveries; ensure shipments are complete, accurate, and on time.
Control labor costs, overtime, and operating expenses; track production metrics and profitability drivers.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Key Qualifications:
5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, steel fabrication, or construction materials.
Experience managing production teams and demonstrated safety leadership in an industrial environment.
Strong understanding of scheduling, logistics, and inventory control.
Ability to read construction drawings and bar lists.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency (ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of rebar detailing and cage assembly practices preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus in many Southeast labor markets preferred.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.
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