Summary

Job Description: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Director of Plant Operations
Employment type: Non-Exempt

Description

The Production Supervisor will lead and oversee daily operations within our metal fabrication facility, ensuring timely production of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will manage a skilled team of fabricators, allocate tasks, and maintain a safe and efficient workspace. This role requires a strong understanding of metal fabrication techniques, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. The Production Supervisor will play a pivotal role in driving quality control measures, implementing process improvements, training operators, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Job Duties

  • Supervise daily operations of fabrication machinery. (Press Brake, Laser Cutting, Punch Press, welding, CNC, and other general fabrication machines.)
  • Monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications. Work closely with the quality control team regarding quality discrepancies.
  • Direct and coach employees on day-to-day operations. Assess the work performance of employees and identify areas that need improvement. Manage the workflow of employees, delegate tasks, and ensure production schedules are followed. 
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Work closely with existing Operators, identifying areas for improvement, and providing one-on-one coaching and mentoring. Help team members refine their techniques, optimize efficiency, and enhance their overall performance.
  • Troubleshooting: Act as the go-to resource for troubleshooting machine operation issues. Collaborate with operators to identify and address challenges in machine setup, tooling, and efficient operation, striving for quick and effective resolutions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Collaborate with the operations team to identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and enhanced productivity. Implement improvement initiatives and monitor their impact.
  • Safety Compliance: Reinforce a strong safety-first culture during training and continuous improvement activities. Ensure that all employees follow safety protocols and guidelines in machine operation.
  • Process Documentation: Assist in the creation of detailed documentation, such as training materials, troubleshooting guides, standard work instructions, etc.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure manufacturing equipment is well-maintained and functions optimally. Report any maintenance needs promptly.
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with the production team and managers to align training programs and continuous improvement efforts with organizational goals. Contribute insights and actively participate in team meetings..

Qualifications

  • Proven experience with Supervision in a metal fabrication environment.
  • 5 years of experience in metal fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Experience developing and managing other employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training and coaching to new hires and existing employees.
  • Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to resolving related issues.
  • Proficient in the use of calipers, protractors, and squares.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to a positive, supportive training atmosphere.

(ADA) Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

  • Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information related to job duties.
  • Language Ability: Requires speaking with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
  • Intelligence: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques related to administrative and clerical duties; to make independent judgments without supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
  • Verbal Aptitude: The ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add, subtract, multiply, and divide figures.
  • Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas through spoken words. (Hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
  • Physical lifting and movement: Ability to walk or stand 8-12 hours a day. Ability to lift, push, pull or move 50 pounds. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.