1st Shift Welding Plant Supervisor (6:00am-2:30 pm CST)

Position Summary

The Welding Plant Supervisor (1st Shift 600am-230pm) supervises activities of the Steel Fabrication-Welding Team, which fabricates conveyor steel products for material handling projects. Overseeing and organizing, the welding equipment and processes on the production floor.

Ideal Candidate

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship
• Available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana
• Available to work 3rd shift hours 900pm-530am (Saturdays/OT will be required as well)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting

Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• General Bonus Opportunity based on performance and company success
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well-being

Job duties

• Leads the daily work of the team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient work flow
• Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managers
• Follows the dispatch due dates and sends reports with updates on the end of your shift to your manager and plant manager
• Partner with production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks
• Lead 6S improvements with your manager and direct employess to reach the goal of 90 points
• Provides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when needed
• Communicates with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogs
• Assists the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensation
• Recommends equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modifications
• Maintains employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Ensures that employees are progressing on training plans to achieve higher levels of performance and production
• Evaluates employee performance
• Responsible for first line employee relations and resolution of issues within their departments

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a steel fabrication environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with steel fabrication-welding
• Certificate or Associate’s degree in welding

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of welding procedures, operation, and set-up of all equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and creating jigs and fixtures
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 6S principles
• Knowledge of quality principles
• Computer skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• LOTO certification required
• Forklift operation certification required
• Crane operation certification required
• Must be able to write and speak English