Director of Fabrication-Piping & Sheet Metal
2 days ago
Des Moines
About the Company Our client is a highly respected, growth-oriented construction and specialty contracting organization with a strong reputation across the Midwest. Known for operational excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships, the company continues to invest in its fabrication and manufacturing capabilities as a key differentiator in the market. With multiple fabrication facilities and a forward-looking leadership team, this organization is focused on scaling standardized, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes to support continued growth. About the Position The Director of Fabrication – Piping & Sheet Metal is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and future evolution of the company’s fabrication operations. This position oversees pipe and sheet metal fabrication, R&D initiatives, and technical support functions across multiple locations. The position reports directly to the President. This leader will be less focused on day-to-day production and more focused on overall strategy, process design, and standardization across facilities. The Director will evaluate current-state operations, optimize shop capacity and equipment utilization, and build scalable manufacturing models aligned with industry best practices and peer-group leaders. In addition, the Director will identify and develop new manufacturing opportunities, strengthen external partnerships with customers and vendors, and help position the organization for long-term growth through advanced fabrication and manufacturing capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership for all fabrication operations, including pipe and sheet metal production, R&D, and technical support, • Standardize fabrication and manufacturing processes across multiple locations, • Optimize shop capacity, scheduling forecasts, material inventory, and equipment utilization, • Develop and execute a long-term fabrication and manufacturing roadmap aligned with business growth goals, • Evaluate and implement manufacturing best practices, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, • Identify scalable product and manufacturing opportunities beyond traditional fabrication, • Build strong relationships with customers, industry peers, and vendors to enhance fabrication capabilities, • 10+ years of fabrication or manufacturing process experience, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role, • Strong background in sheet metal and/or pipefitting/plumbing, • Proven ability to build teams and lead through influence and change, • Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, • Experience developing and executing process and product roadmaps, • Solid understanding of project management systems, cost analysis, scheduling, and documentation control, • Ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, • Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving, relationship management, and change management skills, • Competitive base salary ($160K–$170K), • Annual bonus opportunity, • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, • Company vehicle, • Opportunity to shape and lead a critical function within a growing organization