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Qualdoc
Gallaway, TN
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Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN
Direct Hire
Gallaway, TN
$80,000/year — higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Structural Steel Plant Manager to lead fabrication operations across two nearby facilities operating on two shifts. This position provides hands-on leadership to production supervisors and is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, high-quality operations while keeping production and shipping schedules on track.
The ideal candidate brings extensive structural steel fabrication experience, knowledge of AISC and AWS standards
, familiarity with coating requirements, and a strong background leading complex fabrication operations.
Key Responsibilities: Direct daily production activities across two facilities located within approximately one mile of each other.
Lead operations across two shifts and provide guidance to department and shop supervisors.
Oversee approximately
65 employees
, with planned growth toward approximately 90 employees.
Manage approximately
5–6 direct reports in supervisory roles.
Maintain accountability for employee safety, facility conditions, equipment maintenance, production efficiency, and product quality.
Coordinate fabrication schedules and ensure work is completed according to required shipping and delivery dates.
Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Support recruiting, employee retention, workforce development, and succession planning efforts.
Participate in employee disciplinary actions and other personnel-related matters.
Help identify potential operational issues before they affect production, quality, or delivery.
Manage multiple fabrication projects and priorities simultaneously.
Work closely with operations leadership and other departments to maintain smooth production flow.
Perform other operational and leadership duties as assigned.
Areas of Operations: Experience overseeing multiple fabrication departments is required, including areas such as:
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