Structural Steel Production Supervisor – Evening Shift
Qualdoc•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
A high-production steel manufacturing environment is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Production Supervisor to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This role is responsible for overseeing shop workflow, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring fabrication activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on structural steel fabrication experience along with strong leadership skills and the ability to support welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel in a fast-paced setting.
Requirements
- Strong background in structural steel fabrication, welding, and fabrication layout
- Experience working with CNC fabrication equipment and related shop machinery
- Understanding of manufacturing workflows, safety practices, and quality control procedures
- Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented production environment
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as production demands require
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within fabrication or manufacturing operations
- Technical certification, trade school training, or associate degree in a related field
- Familiarity with AISC fabrication standards and structural steel production workflows
Responsibilities
- Support execution of daily fabrication schedules and production objectives
- Supervise second-shift shop activities involving welders, fitters, machine operators, and support personnel
- Assign and adjust workloads to maintain productivity and operational efficiency
- Monitor shop workflow and make real-time decisions to support production timelines
- Coordinate priorities to minimize bottlenecks and maximize throughput
- Provide guidance related to welding, fabrication layout, blueprint reading, and shop procedures
- Assist team members in troubleshooting fabrication or fit-up issues
- Reinforce safety expectations, production standards, and operational procedures
- Support training, mentoring, and development of fabrication staff
- Work closely with quality personnel to ensure fabricated products meet AISC standards and project specifications
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient fabrication environment
- Support ongoing improvements related to workplace safety and production quality
- Ensure adherence to company policies and manufacturing best practices
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce equipment downtime and maintain production flow
- Monitor fabrication equipment performance and report operational concerns as needed
- Support efficient use of fabrication machinery and shop resources
- Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance feedback for shop personnel
- Support documentation, time tracking, and employee accountability processes
- Participate in staffing and recruitment efforts for fabrication operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across shop operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
