Fabrication Production Manager

Fabrication Shop Production Manager
Location: Jennings, Louisiana
Salary Range: $140,000 – $150,000

• Develop, manage, and execute fabrication production schedules aligned with project priorities and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate closely with detailing, procurement, and project management teams to sequence work efficiently and avoid production bottlenecks.
• Adjust shop priorities proactively to respond to schedule changes, material availability, or project-driven demands.

• Lead, schedule, and supervise fabrication shop personnel, including welders, fitters, and helpers.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement consistent with Greenberry values.
• Support workforce development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader on the shop floor, setting expectations through example.

• Ensure all fabricated work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and Greenberry quality standards.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA compliance across all shop activities.
• Lead regular safety meetings and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve technical issues, nonconformances, and fabrication challenges.

• Oversee steel inventory, consumables, and material tracking to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor material usage and minimize waste while maintaining fabrication quality.

• Ensure fabrication equipment, tools, and cranes are maintained in safe, operable condition.
• Schedule and track preventative maintenance and repairs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to shop layout, workflow, and efficiency.

• Monitor labor hours, productivity, and material usage against project budgets.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve shop performance.
• Provide input and reporting on fabrication progress, labor trends, and production metrics.

• Experience: Proven supervisory or management experience within a structural steel or industrial fabrication shop environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop drawings.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead craft personnel with clear communication, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Systems & Tools: Experience using ERP systems or fabrication/project management software to track production and labor.
• Hands-On Capability: Willingness and ability to serve as a working leader; proficient in welding and fabrication processes.
• Safety Mindset: Strong commitment to safety leadership and regulatory compliance in a fabrication environment.

• Salary: $140,000 – $150,000
• Comprehensive health benefits with shared cost
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Long-term career growth within a stable, safety-focused organization