Structural Steel Shop Supervisor

Structural Steel Shop Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Shop Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a structural steel fabrication facility. This leadership role is responsible for managing production, supervising shop personnel, coordinating schedules, maintaining quality standards, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication and enjoys leading teams to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support welders, fitters, fabricators, machine operators, material handlers, and other shop employees.
• Oversee daily fabrication activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Assign labor and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Create, monitor, and adjust production and fabrication schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate incoming materials, outgoing shipments, and delivery logistics.
• Verify work meets fabrication drawings, shop drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain consistent shop procedures and production best practices.
• Monitor quality control throughout the fabrication process and resolve production issues as they arise.
• Identify workflow challenges and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, detailers, purchasing, and field teams to support successful project completion.
• Manage inventory of materials, consumables, tools, and equipment needed for daily operations.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on fabrication equipment, welding machines, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop assets.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Lead production meetings and communicate schedule updates, workloads, and project progress.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Assist with employee training, staffing, performance management, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 7 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or management role within a fabrication shop.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, fitting, welding, layout, and material handling.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications.
• Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Understanding of AISC fabrication standards and structural steel industry practices.
• Experience managing production schedules, manpower planning, and shop workflow.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication shop.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP manufacturing software.
• Experience operating or working around overhead cranes, forklifts, rigging, and other material handling equipment.
• AWS welding knowledge and structural steel quality control experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills for Success

• Leadership and team development
• Production planning and scheduling
• Structural steel fabrication
• Quality control and continuous improvement
• Safety management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and customer service
• Organization and time management
• Inventory and resource planning
• Adaptability and accountability