POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Front Line Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the shop floor within a steel fabrication and welding environment. This role ensures production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Supervisor will oversee a team of welders, laborers, and machine operators while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are a must.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in steel fabrication and welding, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership, or supervisory role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

·         Understanding of ISO requirements (9001, 14001, and 45001)

·         Understanding of AWS D1.1 Welding Code

·         Experience with implementing/maintaining lean manufacturing tools.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong math, verbal, and literacy skills
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team

·         Ensure production demands and deadlines are met without compromising safety or quality.

·         Assist in planning production utilization on a daily/weekly basis

·         Train employees on all necessary equipment in one-on-one or group sessions

·         Document training observations and follow up sessions

·         Enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards

·         Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to assign tasks and provide guidance to production personnel

·         Ensure proper use of welding and fabrication equipment.

·         Communicate production downtimes/inefficiencies to the Plant Superintendent

·         Participate in and support lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement programs.

·         Enforce proper record keeping for: production output, quality checks, timecards, and scrap.

·         Foster a team-oriented environment with a focus on employee engagement and development.

·         Keep a positive & helpful attitude

SCHEDULE:

• 45-55 hour work weeks
• Monday through Friday (Fridays are tentative)
• 5:30am – 4:30pm

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.

EOE M/F/D/V