Fabrication Manager

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and driven Operations Manager (or Project Manager, depending on the title) with a strong background in metal fabrication and the steel industry. This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing both employee and equipment performance, identifying areas of downtime, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to boost overall efficiency and utilization. The position will oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and support capital expense planning for new plant, property, and equipment investments. You will work closely with all departments to ensure alignment across projects and operations, assist with project estimations, and manage fabrication projects as needed. A thorough understanding of inventory management, customer service, budget planning, and quality control is essential, along with a solid foundation in lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in reengineering operations, developing effective policies, and executing strategic improvements. Strong project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are key. This role also involves training team members on safety, quality standards, and operational best practices to support a high-performing and compliant work environment.

Qualifications:

• 4 yr degree in Manufacturing, Engineering preferred. Degree in Business or other if experience fills gap
• 7+ yrs Experience in General Operations, Fabrication, or Assembly operations, multiple processes. Running a top OEM shop I like given the knowledge of Lean, Standard Processes, and structure.
• Strong Leadership Skills, ability to work in fast-paced Environment with less structure than optimal
• Strong Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Process development, strategic development
• Strong Experience and Understanding of Fabrication processes (Burn, Bend, Stamping, Machining, and Welding)
• Various ERP experience with understanding of how they operate
• Strong Business acumen, with financial understanding of cost accounting
• Demonstrated success in leading a team, change management, and results
• Metric Focused and Data Driven.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.