Lead Production Manager - Steel & Metal Fabrication

Lead Production Manager - Steel & Metal FabricationJob Title: Lead Production Manager – Steel & Metal FabricationAbout the jobWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Production Manager to oversee the steel and metal fabrication process. The ideal candidate will have 3‑5 years of experience in the steel fabrication industry, with a strong background in managing production, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring the successful execution of fabrication projects. The Lead Production Manager will play a crucial role in constructability reviews, developing fabrication strategies, providing technical support, managing materials, and finalizing weekly progress reports.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate between members of the operations support groups during detail design, fabrication, offshore installation, and hook‑up phases.Supervise discipline Production engineers and identify resource needs for the project.2. Project ManagementManage overall project progress and productivity reporting, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.Regularly communicate production engineer resource needs to the Procurement Department.Understand contractual scope, contract type, and milestone schedules.3. Collaboration and CommunicationMaintain regular interaction with SITE TEAM and Main contractor team.Review constructability and ensure work execution plans are based on the most productive options.Chair fabrication meetings, conduct 4WLA (What, Where, When, and Who Analysis), and prioritize material and drawings accordingly.>4. Documentation and Change ManagementDocument all scope of work changes and coordinate AFC estimate updates.Initiate and approve all revision orders and change orders via the DTCM.Solve technical problems, initiate site queries, and minimize work disruptions.5. Safety and LeadershipLead by example in following company safety policies.Chair fabrication meetings, forecast fabrication and engineering requirements to meet project contract schedules.6. Project Execution and DeliveryManage weekly fabrication progress and productivity, ensuring it stays within budget.Manage scope of work changes, update AFC estimates, and initiate revision and change orders.Develop a work pack index, set priorities, and establish deliverable dates for discipline teams.7. Communication and CoordinationInterface with key project personnel such as project cost engineers, marine operations engineers, and Quality managers.Lead constructability program efforts for fabrication and incorporate project lessons learned into the global database.8. QualificationsDiploma or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.9. Experience8+ years of related experience with competency in computer software (MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project).Ability to make decisions on day‑to‑day operational issues in discussion with the Operations Director.Personal AttributesSelf‑motivated, energetic, honest, and positive attitude.Well‑structured working manner.Team‑oriented with excellent communication and analytical skills.Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic steel fabrication environment, we encourage you to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr