Job Details

Plant Manager — Custom Steel Fabrication (New Facility Build)

Location: Springfield, Missouri (On-site)

Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000 base + performance bonus + benefits + 401(k) match

USA Talent Solutions is partnering with a client, a fast-growing luxury fabrication company serving the high-end equestrian market, to hire a Plant Manager who will lead the launch of a brand-new manufacturing facility.

This is not a maintenance role inside an established plant. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build and run a fabrication operation from scratch

American Stalls designs and installs custom horse stalls, barn doors, windows, and interior barn systems for high-net-worth private estates and world-class equestrian facilities. Their work blends steel fabrication, woodworking, and architectural design—and every project must meet uncompromising quality standards.

The Opportunity

The Plant Manager will lead the startup and day-to-day operation of a 35,000–47,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility. This leader will build the production team, stand up processes, and oversee fabrication, welding, powder coating, and shipping operations.

This is a high-ownership role where the right person will effectively run the plant from day one

What You'll Do

• Launch and operate a new fabrication facility
• Hire, train, and lead the production team
• Manage fabrication, welding, powder coating, and finishing processes
• Oversee production scheduling, workflow, and quality control
• Implement safety protocols and operational standards
• Work closely with engineering to execute fabrication drawings
• Build a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and ownership

Required Experience

• Background in steel fabrication or metal manufacturing
• Experience managing a shop floor or production team
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiarity with welding environments (MIG / TIG processes)
• Leadership experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Powder coating or finishing operations
• Custom fabrication environments (architectural metalwork, trailers, custom doors/windows, etc.)
• Startup or lean manufacturing environments
• Experience building teams from scratch

Culture & Leadership Style

This role requires someone who:

• Takes ownership of the operation
• Leads from the floor, not behind a desk
• Values craftsmanship and quality
• Builds trust with teams and holds people accountable
• Is comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

Why This Role Is Unique

• Build a fabrication operation from the ground up
• High autonomy and direct impact
• Backed by an established company with strong demand
• Opportunity to grow with a company planning to scale into a 100,000+ sq. ft. multi-disciplinary fabrication facility
• Work on premium products for high-profile clients and world-class equestrian facilities

Interested?

Apply directly through LinkedIn or send a resume and brief introduction describing:

• The fabrication or manufacturing operation you've led
• The size of the team you managed
• What interests you about building a new facility