Vice President of Operations

The Job

We are seeking to hire you as the Vice President of Operations of the company, to be based in Fort Worth, Texas who will plan manpower and resources, lead the fabrication and project management teams, and execute to achieve the quality, on-time delivery, and budgetary requirements of each project, while supporting the Vision of the company and it’s goals.

Who We Are

Harbor Fab is a veteran-owned steel fabrication company with locations in Fort Worth and Winnsboro, Texas and Benton, Arkansas. We are steel fabricators of miscellaneous steel. We provide American-Made products with unique excellence, integrity, and craftsmanship. We strive to build lasting customer relationships through timely service, customization, and commitment to quality projects. Our vision is to become the largest and most sought after fabricator of strictly miscellaneous steel in the United States. Our intention is to accomplish that while following our overall purpose to glorify God through serving every one of our employees and customers in a manner that helps to connect them with their greater purpose. Harbor Fab, along with five other industrially-focused companies, is a majority-owned subsidiary of Junction Industries of Fort Worth. The leadership of Junction is excited to invest in facilities, equipment, and personnel; and if the right acquisition opportunity were to become available, Junction has a strong interest in adding shop locations and production capacity. Regardless of where they are in their careers, our people are hungry, humble, and savvy. We encourage each individual’s personal and professional growth while providing work environments focused on getting them home safe at the end of the workday.

Who You Are

You have been in the steel fabrication business for a long time, and along the way, you’ve honed your craft and gained wisdom that only experience can teach. You are proficient in operational software and systems relevant to the steel fabrication industry. You understand AWS, NACE/SSPC, and AISC standards. You are humble about what you know, but when it comes to your company and its work, you know your business and the direction you’re leading it better than anyone else. You have a “take-charge” ability tempered with diplomacy. You have the capability for managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You have the intuition to anticipate the problems and the education to administer the company as a professional organization. You have experience in both project management of multi million dollar, multi-sequenced projects and managing fabrication operations of multiple shops. Your employees and customers know you as an experienced manager, leader, and effective communicator. You have a fire within you that seeks to daily improve yourself and those around you. You raise up others in the workplace, recognizing and mentoring those who depend on your leadership experience. You are confident to blaze the trail alone, but wise enough to foster open discussions among employees, ensure collective participation, empower the stakeholders, and be disciplined to hold them accountable. You are well-known for a strong character and moral compass. You are not the kind of person who worries about meeting standards, because you are setting higher ones. You have a Bachelors Degree and have excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.

Your Highest Responsibilities

• Set the example (by word and deed) of company core values and ethics established the company ownership (see Welcome letter in Employee Handbook by the Chief Executive of Junction Industries) and the company Purpose.

o Company Core Values:

▪ Heads - We serve our clients. Their priorities are our priorities and we approach every project with a sense of urgency.

▪ Hands - Our standard is excellence in all areas: skill, attitude, and attention to detail.

▪ Hearts - We care for our extended family of employees, clients, and vendors by providing a safe environment with spiritual and personal support. Trust is built on our ability to deliver on our promises.

• Overseeing all fabrication and project management aspects of the company, ensuring efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources

• Develop and lead a strong talent organization to ensure professional project management, quality fabrication, timely service, and well trained/motivation employees.

Your Regular Activities

• Optimize operational processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and productivity. • Collaborate with other departments, including sales, estimating, HR, and accounting, to ensure cohesive company performance.

• Manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, prospects, strategic partners, vendors, and suppliers to support the growth and stability of the business

• Ensure competitive pricing for services and material buy-outs based on periodic cost analyses and attentiveness to market standards

• Ensure fabrication, quality assurance, training, safety, purchasing, and sub-fabrication processes are current and implemented.

Notes

Occasional overnight travel of the time to visit clients, venders, jobsites and fabrication shops where walking, climbing, stooping, standing, and occasionally lifting objects up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Benefits

Medical, with Optional Dental, Vision, Heath Savings Account, 401K, Life Insurance, Generous Vacation Options, Volunteer Time-Off Program, and Paid Holidays - See benefits package and employee handbook for details.

Job Type

Full-time, Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,851.30 - $110,616.63 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX 76179: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person