The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily floor operations within a steel tube manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting throughput targets, maintaining equipment performance, and leading a team of operators and technicians. The supervisor acts as the primary link between production staff and plant management, driving continuous improvement and operational discipline.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·         Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred

·         3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in steel, metals, or tube/pipe production

·         Prior supervisory or leadership experience required

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Knowledge of tube mill operations, welding processes (ERW preferred), and metal forming

·         Familiarity with production planning, process control, and industrial equipment

·         Ability to read technical drawings and specifications

·         Experience with ERP/MES systems and basic computer applications

·         Strong leadership and team management capabilities

·         Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

·         Effective communication across all levels of the organization

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Partner closely with the Safety Manager to achieve plant safety goals and continuously improve safety performance

·         Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in accordance with OSHA and company standards

·         Lead daily safety engagement activities (toolbox talks, pre-shift briefings, hazard identification)

·         Ensure strict adherence to PPE requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures

·         Reinforce accountability for safety across all team members

·         Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards

·         Collaborate with QA/QC teams to address defects and implement root cause analysis

·         Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and rework

·         Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing activities

·         Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards

·         Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE

·         Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in real time

·         Effectively deploy available labor, equipment, and materials to meet production objectives

·         Adjust resource allocation in response to changing production conditions, downtime events, or bottlenecks

·         Identify gaps in resources and escalate needs to management

·         Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback

·         Conduct performance evaluations and support skill development and cross-training initiatives

·         Enforce company policies, procedures, and work standards

·         Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

·         Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance

·         Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs

·         Identify equipment issues and escalate as needed

·         Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements

·         Participate in kaizen events and operational excellence initiatives

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy machinery. Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to ~50 lbs).

*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.

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