Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN

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The Structural Steel Plant Manager oversees fabrication operations at two facilities, ensuring efficient and safe production while managing a team of supervisors. The role demands extensive experience in structural steel fabrication and strong leadership skills.

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Job Description

Structural Steel Plant Manager – Gallaway, TN

Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Gallaway, TN
Starting Salary: $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.

Responsibilities

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:

    • Receiving and Inventory
    • CNC Processing
    • Structural Steel Fabrication
    • Welding
    • Painting
    • Shipping

    Benefits

  • Monthly shop productivity bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance
  • Monthly cellular plan reimbursement
  • Requirements

    Qualifications

  • 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production
  • Extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification is preferred but not required
  • Experience working in an AISC-certified shop or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing large, heavy, and complex structural steel fabrication projects
  • Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements
  • Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, workflows, and shop practices
  • Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to recognize potential production issues and improvement opportunities
  • Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to work effectively with supervisors and production teams
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Sep 16, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    Gallaway, TNOn-site

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