Structure Supervisor
Join a Team That Builds Excellence
Lloyd Richards Personnel is currently seeking an experienced Structure Supervisor for one of our valued manufacturing partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader with a strong background in welding, structural steel fabrication, and shop supervision who is ready to take ownership of production operations and drive team success.
If you thrive in a fast-paced fabrication environment, enjoy leading crews, solving problems, and improving processes, we want to hear from you.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring extensive fabrication knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily fabrication operations, including welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel.
- Schedule manpower and assign work according to production priorities and master production schedules.
- Review upcoming projects and proactively adjust labor, workflow sequencing, and resources to meet deadlines.
- Order and manage materials to ensure fabrication schedules remain on track.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontracted fabrication work and outside fabrication vendors.
- Build, modify, and maintain fabrication fixtures, jigs, and work holding systems to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Monitor production quality, department productivity, and workplace safety.
- Enforce company procedures, fabrication standards, and safety requirements.
- Hold employees accountable for attendance, performance, workmanship, and safety compliance.
- Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and collaborate with engineering and management teams to develop solutions.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate production status, project delays, staffing needs, and department updates to management.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to fabrication personnel while fostering a positive team environment.
- Assist with fabrication activities and shop floor operations when needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel, welding, or heavy fabrication environments required.
- Previous experience as a Supervisor, Lead, Foreman, or similar leadership role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, structural fabrication techniques, and shop operations.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, fabrication prints, and technical documents.
- Experience scheduling labor, coordinating materials, and managing production timelines.
- Proven ability to lead teams, enforce accountability, and drive results.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Hands-on management style with a willingness to assist on the shop floor when needed.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing organization.
- Opportunity to lead a skilled fabrication team and make a direct impact on operations.
- Supportive work environment focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Opportunity to implement process improvements and influence shop performance.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Work with a respected company that values leadership, craftsmanship, and employee success.
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today through Lloyd Richards Personnel and take the next step in your career. We are looking for dependable leaders who are ready to contribute, grow, and help drive the success of a respected manufacturing team.
Lloyd Richards Personnel
4619 S. Harvard Ave., Suite 105
Tulsa, OK 74135
📞 918-742-5300
Apply today and start building your future with a team that values leadership, safety, quality, and dedication.