Plate Yard / Pre-Processor Manager

Position Summary The Plate Yard / Pre-Processor Manager is responsible for the receipt, verification, identification, and organization of all incoming steel plate material at ESA Steel Services LLC. This role owns the material flow from the moment plate arrives on a delivery truck through staging and release to the fit-up and welding teams. The position requires precise measuring, labeling, and scanning of material into the inventory system, and sorting/segregating plate by job number and job sequence so that fitters and welders always have the correct material, in the correct location, at the correct time. This is a hands-on role performed in an outdoor yard and shop environment around cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment, and it demands a high level of attention to detail, since errors in plate identification or sequencing can directly delay production and affect job costing accuracy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receiving and Verification Receive incoming steel plate shipments from mills, service centers, and suppliers; unload or coordinate unloading safely using overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material handling equipment. Check delivered plate against bills of lading, mill certifications, and purchase orders to confirm grade, thickness, dimensions, heat number, and quantity match what was ordered. Identify and report shortages, damage, incorrect grade/size, or discrepancies to the Purchasing/Operations team immediately, and place a hold on any questionable material. Inspect plate for visible defects, mill scale issues, warping, or damage prior to acceptance into inventory. Measuring, Labeling and Inventory Control Accurately measure plate dimensions and thickness using standard shop measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, thickness gauge) to confirm conformance to specification. Apply physical tags/labels (heat number, grade, thickness, size, PO/job reference) to each plate or plate stack per company traceability procedures. Scan or manually enter each plate into the inventory/ERP system promptly and accurately, maintaining real-time visibility of on-hand plate inventory. Maintain material traceability records (heat numbers/mill certs) in accordance with project and code requirements (e.g., AISC/AWS traceability where applicable). Conduct periodic physical inventory counts/cycle counts of the plate yard and reconcile against system records. Sorting, Segregation and Job Sequencing Sort and segregate plate by job/project number and, within each job, by fabrication/erection sequence per the job's cut list, drawings, or production schedule. Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Shop Supervisors to understand job priorities and sequence requirements, and adjust yard organization as schedules shift. Maintain a clean, logical, and clearly marked yard layout so that any plate can be quickly located by job number, heat number, or size. Flag and escalate any material shortages or sequencing conflicts that could delay a job before they impact the fit-up/weld schedule. Staging and Delivery to Production Stage and move plate to the correct pre-processing station (burn table, saw, drill, shear) or directly to the fitter/welder work area in the sequence required by production. Operate or direct the operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment to move plate safely within the yard and shop. []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; "}