Plant Manager: Pipe Fabrication-Modular @ FabLogix

FabLogix•Duncan, SC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Fabrication Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operation, safety, productivity, and profitability of the pipe fabrication facility. The role oversees production scheduling, quality, shipping, plant management, and compliance with industry codes and standards to ensure fabricated piping systems and modular assemblies meet customer specifications, safety requirements, and delivery deadlines. The position is based in Duncan, South Carolina, and reports to the Director of Operations / VP of Manufacturing. The Plant Manager leads daily plant operations and production planning, manages and develops shop personnel, maintains a strong safety culture, controls costs, and coordinates with operations, engineering, procurement, quality, safety, and shipping teams. The role also oversees equipment and facility maintenance, process improvement, reporting, and capacity-related capital improvements. Performance is evaluated using operational, quality, safety, and financial KPIs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; industrial management or a related background is specified.
At least 7 years of experience in pipe fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong knowledge of pipe fabrication processes and welding procedures, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
Knowledge of code requirements, including ASME B31.1/B31.3 and API 1104, among others.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse workforce.
Proficiency with production planning or ERP software and Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the plant floor for extended periods.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, and fabrication equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all daily plant operations.
Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery dates, project deadlines, and shop capacity.
Ensure fabrication work complies with applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.1/B31.3, AWS, ASNT, and client-specific specifications.
Work jointly with the Quality Department to align production with quality control processes and scheduling.
Manage, train, mentor, and evaluate plant supervisors, welders, fitters, and shop personnel.
Enforce and promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company EHS policies.
Monitor plant budget, labor costs, material usage, and equipment expenses to control costs and improve efficiency.
Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and QA/QC teams to resolve production issues.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve fabrication quality.
Maintain production records, weekly and monthly fitter and weld reports, expediting reports, and KPI reports for management and clients.
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of fabrication equipment and machinery; coordinate with outside vendors when needed.
Jointly lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality nonconformances and safety incidents with the QC and Safety departments, respectively.
Serve as the primary operational point of contact between the Production Manager and Operations leadership.
Collaborate with engineering on constructability feedback and design-for-fabrication improvements.
Work with procurement on material readiness, kitting, and vendor deliveries.
Coordinate logistics, staging, and outbound shipping or transportation of completed spools and modules with the shipping supervisor.
Manage the maintenance team responsible for fabrication equipment, tooling, and facility infrastructure.
Identify and justify capital equipment and facility improvements to support capacity growth.
Manage facility housekeeping, layout, and workflow to support efficient material flow.
Meet operational, quality, safety, and financial performance measures, including on-time delivery, production throughput, weld reject and repair rates, safety performance, labor efficiency, material waste, equipment uptime, and nonconformance closure.