SUPERVISOR - PRODUCTION FABRICATION & MACHINE SHOP

MUST BE EXPERIENCED IN WELDING AND PRODUCTION - DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA!!

This Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of production fabrication and the machine shop, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to safety standards. The role involves managing a medium-sized team, coordinating schedules, and driving continuous process improvements while reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

· Utilizes the Production Schedules in due date order to coordinate workflow scheduling. Exceptions will be communicated by production control or operations manager.

· Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities and performance of employees to assure delivery of high productivity, quality, and compliance of company policies, procedures and safety.

· Supervise the use of fabrication equipment such as welders, torches, robotic welders, cranes, grinders, saws, CNC lathes, CNC mills, sand blasters.

· Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and

resolving conflict.

· Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy.

· Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations.

· Analyze production data to identify and resolve inefficiencies.

· Monitor production processes and equipment to minimize downtime

Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained.

· Review equipment and tools to determine replacement or upgrade needs while improving capabilities and efficiencies.

· Meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.

· Train and mentor employees to enhance skills and productivity.

· Review, correct and approve the daily labor reports for accuracy of work order and hours worked.

· Keep Operations Manager advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.

· Read and interpret drawings, follow routers and use simple math to perform basic calculations.

· Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

· Participate in the implementation and roll-out of lean principles using 5S methods and tools.

· Update computer records and paperwork in accordance with production requirements.

· Maintain work area and equipment in clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welding Certification with hands-on welding experience
• Proven skills in production management and machine shop operations
• Strong team leadership and communication abilities
• Expertise in quality control and process improvement
• Commitment to safety compliance and problem-solving

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