Director of Fabrication Operations - Kinsley Steel : Job Details

The Director of Fabrication Operations oversees the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of all structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication operations across our company. This Director-level role manages a multi-site fabrication network including facilities in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. The Director will lead a team of Plant Managers, Fabrication Supervisors, Quality Control, and Safety professionals to ensure that safety, quality, production, and budget goals are met or exceeded.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day fabrication operations across all fabrication facilities, including structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
• Drive operational consistency and standardization across all locations and brands.
• Lead and mentor a multi-function team.

Production Strategy & Execution

• Produce and maintain a master fabrication schedule for all shops, aligning capacity with demand across all facilities.
• Coordinate project workflow and assignments to the most appropriate fabrication facility based on capability, capacity, and location to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Project Management to support production forecasting and capacity planning.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Partner with the Director of Safety and Quality Control Manager to ensure strict adherence to safety and QA/QC policies.
• Foster a safety-first culture through training, accountability, and leadership visibility.

Team Development & Engagement

• Cultivate a performance-based culture focused on employee engagement and development.
• Support workforce development initiatives, including participation in co-ops and training programs.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and succession planning for key operational roles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Purchasing, Logistics, and HR to support efficient material flow, talent acquisition, and compliance.
• Coordinate with IT and Tech Support to integrate digital tools and platforms, including Tekla PowerFab, across sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy steel fabrication operations with a large tonnage output, with at least 5 years in mid-to-senior management roles.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication processes, equipment, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and scheduling systems (e.g., Microsoft Project, Tekla PowerFab preferred).
• Requires 20% travel to routinely visit all shop locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.