1st Shift Production Supervisor (West Bend)

About the role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the 1st Shift Weld Production Supervisor oversees a team of manual and robotic welders, assigns tasks, and ensures full utilization of the Robotic Welding department resources.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety, quality, production, and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise, prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to welders and robotic weld operators to ensure high-quality production at the lowest possible cost.
• Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies, procedures, processes, and methods to adhere to company safety standards and work regulations.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, work, and safety procedures, or assign training to experienced workers.
• Direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in production.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Track and record employees' attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping activities daily in timekeeping systems.
• Ensure line associates follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements while completing all required documentation.
• Requisition and order materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Monitor work and output to ensure welders conform to Metalcraft’s performance standards, delivery requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies, and procedures; analyze and resolve work problems and assist workers in solving them.
• Provide recommendations for corrections or improvements and promote a positive, growth-oriented mindset among peers and subordinates.
• Work with HR to settle worker grievances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree with hands-on experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
• Experience with robotic weld equipment.
• Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding/production problems, and performing welding tests for prospective welders.
• Experience in prototyping parts and fixtures and communicating with end users.
• Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Prior experience with SAP is preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to design, define, and plan manufacturing processes efficiently while applying ergonomic principles.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of equipment and assess maintenance needs.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Physical Activity N/A Occasionally Frequently Regularly Average lbs. Lift/Carry x 50 Push/Pull x 50 Reach Overhead x Climb x Squat/Bend/Kneel x Sit x Stand x Walk/Move About x

Light physical effort required to perform the essentials of the job. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally: 1-2 hrs/shift | Frequently: 2-5 hrs/shift | Regularly: 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.