Company Description Midwest Structural Ltd. is an industrial and commercial fabrication company delivering high-quality structural products and services. A team of experienced managers, designers, and production professionals works with advanced equipment to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to rigorous standards. The company maintains a stringent in-house quality control program and holds CWB certification, reflecting its commitment to safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Midwest Structural Ltd. supports a broad range of projects, including commercial buildings, module fabrication, access platforms, pipe supports, specialty steel products, and custom special projects. Applicants can expect to join a company focused on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement in structural fabrication.
Role Description The Production and Quality Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Edmonton, AB, responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations and quality assurance activities. This role plans and coordinates fabrication schedules, allocates resources, and monitors workflow to meet project deadlines and cost targets. The manager develops, implements, and maintains quality control processes in alignment with CWB standards and internal procedures, including inspections, documentation, and corrective actions. Daily responsibilities include supervising production teams, providing guidance and training, ensuring adherence to safety policies, and collaborating with design, engineering, and project management to resolve technical or operational issues. The role also involves reviewing performance metrics, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and communicating progress and challenges to leadership and clients as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong production management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and coordination of fabrication activities in an industrial or structural steel environment.
- Quality assurance and control expertise, with experience implementing inspection processes, managing documentation, conducting root-cause analysis, and maintaining compliance with CWB or similar standards.
- Leadership and people management abilities, including supervising diverse teams, providing coaching and feedback, supporting training, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Technical understanding of structural steel fabrication, reading and interpreting drawings and specifications, and collaborating effectively with design, engineering, and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with internal teams and customers.
- Proficiency with production management tools, quality tracking systems, and basic computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, document management, ERP or MRP systems).
- Post-secondary education in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience in structural steel, industrial fabrication, or commercial construction environments; familiarity with safety regulations and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.
