Structural Steel Shop Manager

PositionSummaryTheStructuralSteelShopManagerrunsthesteelsideofDSI'sfabricationoperation—theframes,skids,racks,stands,andsupportstructuresthatcarryourmodularmechanicalassemblies.Thisisafloor-firstleadershiproleaccountableforsafety,throughput,weldquality,scheduleadherence,andlaborproductivity.TheShopManagerownstheproductionlinefromrawmaterialreceiptthroughweld-out,finishing,andreleasetothemechanicalassemblystations.KeyResponsibilitiesSafety•Ownshopsafetyperformance.EnforceDSIandQuantasafetyprograms,leaddailyhuddlesandJHAs,andmaintainhotwork,fallprotection,crane/rigging,andPPEcompliance.•Investigateincidentsandnear-missestorootcause;implementcorrectiveactionsandverifytheyhold.•Maintainmachineguarding,LOTO,ventilationandfumeextraction,andhousekeepingstandards.ProductionManagement•Scheduleandloadtheshopagainstthemoduledeliveryplan—stationassignments,crewbalancing,shiftplanning,andovertimedecisions.•Drivetaktandthroughputagainstproductiontargets;identifyandclearbottlenecksincutting,fitting,welding,andfinishing.•Managework-in-process,staging,andmaterialflowsomechanicalassemblyisneverwaitingonaframe.•Trackdailyproductionmetrics:unitscomplete,hoursperunit,reworkrate,on-timerelease.Quality&Welding•Ownweldqualityonthefloor.EnsureweldingisperformedtoapprovedWPS,thatweldersarequalifiedandcontinuityiscurrent,andthatfillermetalandconsumablecontrolismaintained.•Managein-processinspection,visualweldinspection,dimensionalchecks,andNDEcoordination.•Maintainwelderqualificationrecords,WPS/PQRdocumentation,andmaterialtraceability/MTRs.•EnforceAWSD1.1(andD1.6wherestainlessapplies)andAISCfabricationrequirements;supportthird-partyandownerinspections.PeopleLeadership•Hire,train,schedule,evaluate,anddevelopshoppersonnel.Buildabench—cross-trainfittersandweldersacrossstations.•Setandholdperformanceexpectations;handledisciplineandcorrectiveactionincoordinationwithHR•Coordinateapprenticeandwelderqualification/upskillingprograms.Materials&Equipment•Managesteelprocurementrequisitions,receivinginspection,inventorylevels,anddrop/remnantutilization.•Ownshopequipmentreliability—preventivemaintenanceschedulesforsaws,ironworkers,drilllines,weldingmachines,cranes,andforklifts.•Manageconsumables,tooling,andshopsupplyspendwithinbudget.Coordination&ContinuousImprovement•InterfacedailywithOSMengineeringanddetailingondrawings,RFIs,andshopdeviations;resolvebuildabilityissuesbeforetheyhitthefloor.•Coordinatewithprojectmanagementondeliverydates,load-outsequencing,andshipping/riggingplans.•Driveleanimprovement—5S,standardwork,fixtureandjigdevelopment,setupreduction,andreworkroot-causeelimination.•Reportshoplaborandcostperformance;supportjobcostaccuracyandproductivityanalysis.RequiredQualifications•Minimum7yearsinstructuralsteelorheavymetalfabrication,withatleast3yearsinasupervisoryormanagementrolerunningashopfloororproductiondepartment.•Demonstratedcommandofstructuralsteelfabricationmethods:layout,cutting,fitting,weldingprocesses(SMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW),andfinishing.•WorkingknowledgeofAWSD1.1andAISC303/360fabricationandtolerancerequirements.•Abilitytoreadandinterpretstructuralandshopdrawings,weldsymbols,andbillsofmaterial.•Provensafetyleadershiprecordinanindustrialfabricationenvironment;OSHA30(orabilitytoobtainwithin90days).•Experiencemanagingproductionschedulesandlaboragainstbudgetedhours.•ProficiencywithERP/productiontrackingsystemsandstandardbusinesssoftware.PreferredQualifications•AWSCertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI)orCertifiedWeldingSupervisor(CWS).•AISCCertifiedFabricatorshopexperience;familiaritywithAISCcertificationauditrequirements.•Experienceinmodular/off-siteconstructionorskidfabricationsupportingMEPtrades.•ExperiencewithVistabyViewpoint,Tekla,SDS/2,orcomparablefabricationandERPplatforms.•Leanmanufacturing,SixSigma,orindustrialengineeringtraining.•Certifiedrigger/signalpersonoroverheadcranetrain-the-trainercredential.•Stainlesssteelfabricationexperience(AWSD1.6,cleanlinessandcontaminationcontrol).Competencies•Floorpresence.Leadsfromtheshop,nottheoffice.Knowswhateverystationisdoingwithoutasking.•Schedulediscipline.Treatsthedeliverydateasfixedandworkstheplanbackwardfromit.•Qualityintolerancefordrift.Catchesthebadweldatthestation,notatfinalinspection.•Buildspeople.Developsfittersintoleadmenandleadmenintoforemen.•Straightcommunication.Escalatesproblemsearlywithaproposedfixattached.PI244851f1e779-26289-41477722