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Plant Manager
Operations · Full-time
Decatur, IL, USA
USD 120k-160k / year
Posted on Aug 26, 2026
Reports to: VP Operations
General Responsibilities
Responsible for all company fabrication functions. Directly supervises all plant personnel.
Responsible for the plant safety program and all site maintenance. Responsibilities include personnel recruiting for all operating personnel, including development, training, and employee performance evaluations. Position maintains a strong relationship with the Quality Control Manager. This position is a key member of the Mason management staff.
Specific Responsibilities
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Recruits, deploys, assigns and evaluates qualified operating personnel for the fabrication of assigned customer jobs and other assigned duties
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Supervises Second Shift Supervisor and assigned shift operators
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“Pulls” jobs into fabrication from upstream functions
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Responsible for coordinating prefabrication meetings when new jobs are started in production
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Responsible for final job inspection & release for shipping
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Responsible for shipping completed jobs on time
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Tracks and reports job fabrication progress in weekly Production Meeting or as needed for management analysis
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Responsible for resolution of non-conformance issues identified by QC Manager including but not limited to training, employee counseling, and ensuring quality shipment of product
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Responsible for controlling crib area supplies & replenishment from designated vendors
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Provides key input in preparing & implementing CAPEX budgets, acquisition & implementation
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Participates in job post mortems
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Supervises Plant Maintenance personnel
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Supervises Plant Safety Officer ensuring proper safety procedures are designated and followed
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Responsible for company site maintenance, including ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, vehicles, and grounds
Key Interfaces
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Communicates directly with visiting customers, including designated customer quality inspectors
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Communicates directly with internal personnel including engineering, purchasing, finance and administration
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Communicates regularly with the Quality Control Manager
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Works with Safety Officer to report to Safety Committee
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Communicates regularly with Controller for personnel needs and leadership training
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Communicates directly with sub-contractors and vendors in support of operations
Qualifications
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Custom fabrication experience and knowledge in an ASME Code Section VIII code shop preferred
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Demonstrated hands on custom fabrication experience with deep knowledge and welding experience and extensive experience in vessel fit up required
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Demonstrated willingness to be hands on within the uniqueness of each custom job
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Demonstrated strong aptitude for fabrication problem solving
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Demonstrated ability and aptitude to anticipate to minimize or prevent problems
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Experience managing welder, fitters and laborer in a custom fabrication operation
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple jobs and projects simultaneously in a custom setting
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Strong managerial skills to organize and manage the fabrication team to reach its objectives
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Demonstrated interpersonal and communication effectiveness, including hands on operator coaching
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Strong analytical geometry skills
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Working familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
To apply, submit resume/cover letter to Matt Steele, COO/VP of Sales: matt.steele@masonmfg.com
Mason Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.