Stainless Steel Pipe Shop Manager - Modular Manufacturing

About the role

The Stainless-Steel Shop Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the day-to-day operation of the steel trade's shop including safety, leadership, production, materials, and quality assurance over the course of the fabrication process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to all OSHA, VOSHA, and ACI safety standards, including safety meetings, corrective actions, administering aid, investigating accidents, and reporting on safety matters.
• Set scheduling goals and assign workloads to shop foremen/leaders to meet production targets.
• Start up and man a second shift, including assigning workload goals and leadership delegation.
• Proof all incoming work for errors, manufacturing viability, ordering, and safety; enter work via CNC/CAM programs for shop equipment and tracking software.
• Manage stainless-steel pipe shop production and tracking reports.
• Maintain all scheduling for work in progress per the shop (trade) and communicate deliverable changes to operational team members; serve as main point of contact for external scheduling changes/priorities.
• Order materials and consumables (gathering quotes, placing orders, writing purchase orders, tracking orders, billing, updating statuses); meet with vendors to ensure best value.
• Evaluate and maintain shop manpower needs, including hiring and disciplinary measures.
• Manage all shop time, including temporary labor, timekeeping, and billing.
• Oversee shop equipment and tools: manage tool accounts, rentals, repair scheduling, maintenance schedules, tool lists, and budgetary needs for new equipment.
• Oversee inter-trade QA/QC standards, ensuring compliance and corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the shop team to improve processes for safety, efficiency, time management, and materials usage; collaborate with the Fabrication Manager on improvements.
• Provide ongoing training and development in leadership practices.
• Evaluate and conduct year-end reviews of workers.
• May be involved with smaller spot estimates and estimate verifications.
• May attend turnover meetings, kickoff meetings, prefab meetings, schedule meetings, production meetings, and planning meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined education and/or experience in stainless steel piping or a related field.
• Experience leading teams.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings (blueprints).
• Experience looking up job specifications and submittals.
• Excellent math and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills in 3 or more of the following: CAD, CAM, CNC, Bluebeam, M-Suite, Build Centrix, Vista, or Microsoft Office.
• Able to read simple Gantt charts or other construction schedules.
• Understanding of shop equipment including related equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• General understanding of necessary trade codes and best practices.
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Qualifications

• Trades education certificate, Journeyman, or an Associate's degree in a related field.
• Prior military experience.
• Prior management experience.
• HS diploma or GED equivalent.

Work environment

Works in a shop/manufacturing environment. May work in varying temperatures, both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness. May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust. May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.

Physical demands

• Site visits require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants, and/or ongoing construction sites, involving stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.
• May use construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools, including powered machinery.
• While performing duties, the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cable/wires and possess close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

May require travel (typically not required or overnight).

Benefits

• $0.00 cost for medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance (employee-only coverage)
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company matching
• Health Savings Plan with generous company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Must be available to work assigned schedules; responsible for starting up and manning a second shift.