Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Steel Fabrication Production Manager
Greensburg, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSouthland Steel Fabricators, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Production Manager to oversee all fabrication and production activities at their Greensburg facility. This leadership role is responsible for executing the fabrication schedule, maintaining efficient operations, and leading a high-performing team to ensure successful project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Lead all production activities across multiple shifts, ensuring execution of the weekly fabrication schedule
Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and support production continuity
Oversee daily use of workfronts, shop capacity, and labor to maximize throughput and meet delivery goals
Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks in coordination with foremen and area leads
Manage a team of production foremen across various areas of the facility (e.g., cutting, fitting, welding, finishing)
Maintain appropriate staffing levels across all shifts; monitor workforce requirements versus actual headcount
Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews for hourly production staff
Address disciplinary issues in coordination with HR, ensuring alignment with company policy
Build a team-oriented environment with a focus on accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement
Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance to maintain production readiness and resolve job-specific challenges
Ensure alignment of labor, materials, and equipment with project needs
Participate in weekly production meetings, providing detailed updates on progress, risks, and required corrective actions
Maintain daily coordination with QA (which reports to the Director of Operations) to support inspection readiness and code compliance
Provide weekly production metrics and insights including: Turnover by Department, Manpower Required vs Hired, Available Workfronts vs. Execution, Near-Term Shop Schedule and Readiness, Overtime vs Straight-time
Use KPI data to drive proactive planning and process improvements
Utilize and ensure accurate input into Southland’s custom production tracking tools, along with Tekla and Steel Projects software
Train foremen and crew leads to maintain real-time data entry for labor hours, completion status, and productivity tracking
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing or structural steel fabrication, with increasing leadership responsibilities
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to AWS D1.1 required
Deep understanding of steel fabrication workflows and shop management best practices
Experience leading multi-shift operations and managing large, diverse teams in a job-shop environment
Strong coordination skills and ability to work across functions to meet operational targets
Excellent communication, decision-making, and team development skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Tekla, Steel Projects, and production planning systems preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc.
Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. is a family owned and operated industrial steel fabrication company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dale Sexton
Chief Financial Officer
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