General Manager (Ref#098)

Adilstone Group•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will run an entire structural steel fabrication division, managing approximately 20 people including detailers, estimators, project managers, the shop foreman, and the crew on the floor. You will be responsible for the P&L, production schedule, and safety record of the division. This is a hands-on role requiring daily interaction with the shop foreman, weekly walks on the shop floor, and ensuring jobs stay on schedule without compromising quality or safety. You will also be responsible for building the division’s Annual Operating Plan each year and presenting it to company leadership. This position offers real authority, a direct line to the executive team, and a clear performance scorecard focused on zero lost-time injuries, improved financial results, and team clarity.

Requirements

7+ years in structural steel fabrication or a closely related metals manufacturing setting.
3+ years managing both office staff and shop floor teams.
Direct responsibility for a P&L or divisional budget.
A track record of hitting deadlines on project-based fabrication work.
Solid grasp of the full fabrication workflow: estimating, detailing, shop drawings, fit-up, welding, and shipping.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and how to run a shop safety program.
Familiarity with AISC certification requirements and AWS welding standards.
Hands-on experience with lean practices such as Gemba walks and continuous improvement.
Comfortable with time tracking software (QuickBooks Time/TSheets or similar), spreadsheets, and KPI reporting.
You create a sense of urgency without burning people out.
You hold people accountable and have handled reviews, discipline, and terminations fairly.
You tell executives the full story, including bad news, early.
You can run a tight meeting and present a plan to senior leadership with confidence.

Responsibilities

Enforce every company safety requirement and hold your team accountable to it.
Keep your shop and office safe, with a standing goal of zero lost-time injuries.
Lead weekly safety walks on the shop floor and report good catches and near misses.
Hold every job to the company’s quality standards.
Document quality issues and their root causes, then work with the Production Support Coordinator to spot trends and fix them.
Track and report all warranty and rework.
Prepare for and run daily and weekly production meetings.
Set the production plan and deadlines with your project managers and shop foreman.
Hold a daily debrief with your shop foreman.
Make sure every job ships on time.
Own the full divisional P&L and improve financial results year over year.
Lead the Annual Operating Plan and present it at the yearly leadership kickoff.
Prepare for monthly financial and operations reviews and job closeout reviews.
Approve non-billable purchase orders for maintenance, tools, and supplies, and reconcile company card receipts each month.
Post monthly financials and KPIs for your team, and brief the division on progress at least once a month.
Lead a team of about 20 across the office and shop floor.
Run regular performance reviews and coach your team on continuous improvement.
Review and approve timesheets and manage all team PTO.
Shape hiring plans, interview and onboard new team members, and handle discipline and terminations when needed.
Use your industry relationships to bring new business to the division.
Lead weekly continuous improvement walks and take part in the monthly CI meeting.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly operations checklists and meet weekly with the VP of Operations.
Complete 8 hours of continuing education every quarter.