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About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and driven Steel Production Manager to lead our fabrication operations. This is a handson leadership role for a seasoned fabrication professional who thrives on performance improvement, Lean manufacturing, KPIdriven results, and developing highperforming teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical fabrication expertise, proven leadership ability, and a passion for building efficient, safe, and highoutput production systems. Key Responsibilities Operations & Production Leadership Lead daytoday steel shop fabrication operations to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. Plan, schedule, and coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals. Identify bottlenecks, slow processes, and critical path constraints and implement improvements to increase throughput. Develop, implement, and continuously refine production lines, workflows, and fabrication processes. Drive accountability and performance at all levels of the shop. Manage shop costs and budgets, track performance against forecast and targets KPI & Performance Management Establish, track, and manage production KPIs including: Labour efficiency Ontime delivery Scrap and rework Throughput and productivity Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Implement corrective action plans for underperforming areas. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Lead the implementation of Lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, visual management, standard work, continuous flow). Develop standardized work procedures for fabrication processes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and lower operating costs. People Leadership, Coaching & Training Lead, mentor, and develop welders, fitters, operators, and supervisors. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and skills development. Build a positive, accountable, and safetyfocused shop culture. Identify training needs and implement structured training programs. Quality & Welding Certifications Ensure all welding procedures, welder certifications, and quality standards are maintained and compliant. Oversee WPS, WPQR, and CWB (or equivalent) requirements. Ensure fabrication quality meets engineering, client, and regulatory requirements. Safety & Compliance Champion a zeroincident safety culture. Ensure all shop operations comply with OH&S regulations and company safety standards. Lead safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations. Required Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of handson steel fabrication experience, including structural steel and/or heavy fabrication. 5+ years in a management role in a fabrication shop environment. Strong working knowledge of: Welding processes (MIG, FCAW, SMAW, SubArc) Read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols Fitup, layout, and production sequencing Proven experience implementing: KPIs and performance tracking Lean manufacturing principles Production line and workflow development Strong understanding of welding certification and quality systems (CWB, AWS, or equivalent). Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills. High level of organizational, scheduling, and problemsolving ability. Preferred Assets Welding Engineering Technologist, Production Management Certification or Red Seal Certification Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) Experience with automated fabrication equipment (beam lines, CNC plasma, robotic welding) Experience with production tracking systems Ability to plan and schedule resources for day and night shift What We Offer Group Extended Health & Dental Benefits after 3 months of employment Employee Family Assistance Program Stable, longterm career with growth potential #J-18808-Ljbffr