STEEL SHOP MANAGER

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Steel Shop Manager oversees daily operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and workflow efficiency are consistently met. This role coordinates with internal teams, manages manpower, and supports a safe, productive work environment.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Oversee daily operations and production activities within the Steel Shops in alignment with production schedules.
• Plan and adjust work schedules, start times, and manpower based on workload and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, drafting, procurement, and shop leadership to ensure materials and production timelines are met.
• Monitor production priorities, workflow, and output to ensure efficiency and on-time completion.
• Ensure product quality standards are consistently met and maintained.
• Manage raw material needs, including inventory oversight and purchase requisitions.
• Lead training and development of employees, ensuring required certifications are maintained.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards, including coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including implementation of Lean Management practices.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a hands-on Steel Shop Manager who can lead daily operations, manage production schedules, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment. The ideal candidate is an organized, self-driven leader with strong communication skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to coordinate teams and resources to meet production goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and promote a safe working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop employees.
• Solid math, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, schedules, personnel, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of production processes to effectively coordinate workflow and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively to achieve operational goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors year-round
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.