1st Shift Supervisor - Metal Fabrication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of shop employees including fabricators, welders, machinists, assemblers, and material handlers.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor workflow, production schedules, labor utilization, and job progress to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
• Review production drawings, work orders, and specifications to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Cookordinate priorities and resources with office personnel including planning, engineering, quality, and management teams.
• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for fabrication and production challenges.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct employee performance discussions, provide feedback, and assist with corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure quality standards are met through inspections, process verification, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and attendance documentation.
• Support a positive and respectful work environment built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and communication.
• Aid in onboarding and training of new employees.
• Participate in scheduling overtime and manpower allocation based on production demands.
• Responsible for daily management of raw materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school education preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a fabrication, welding, machining, or custom manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of custom fabrication processes, blueprint reading, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and OSHA standards. OSHA 10 certificate preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced job shop environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic computer systems, production tracking, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production documentation.
• ERP Software experience required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments including noise, heat, welding flash, dust, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and welding-related protective equipment as required.