Steel Fabrication Operations Director

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.