2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Weld & Grind

Job Purpose

As our Weld & Grind Supervisor, you will lead a team of skilled manufacturing teammates while partnering closely with supervisors across multiple shifts to ensure a safe, productive, and quality-focused operation.

What You'll Do

• Safety Leadership - Champion a culture where safety is the top priority every day. Train, coach, and hold teammates accountable to all safety policies and procedures. Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and/or Safety Committee. Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Work related to safe work practices. Identify and address potential safety concerns before they become incidents.
• People Leadership - Lead, coach, and develop a team of welders and grinders to reach their full potential. Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment. Train and reinforce company policies, procedures, and expectations. Motivate teammates to achieve departmental goals while supporting engagement and teamwork. Analyze and resolve workflow challenges, removing barriers that impact performance. Serve as the primary trainer for the Level 4 Board process. Develop and implement Standard Work that drives consistency and efficiency.
• Quality Excellence - Ensure products consistently meet customer and company quality standards. Train and coach teammates on quality requirements and best practices. Verify product conformance to specifications and direct machine setup adjustments as needed. Develop and maintain Standard Work that supports first-time quality and continuous improvement.
• Responsiveness & Execution - Coordinate departmental activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments. Estimate, requisition, and verify required materials and resources. Partner with supervisors and support teams across shifts to ensure smooth operations and communication. Proactively address production issues and adjust priorities as needed to maintain schedule adherence.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Management - Drive efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment. Train and enforce established work procedures and production methods. Develop and implement Standard Work that improves productivity and reduces waste. Lead departmental Continuous Improvement meetings and encourage team participation in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support production operations by performing work alongside team members when needed.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of welding and/or grinding experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience developing Standard Work and leading process improvement initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

The Weld & Grind Supervisor plays a critical role in building a safe workplace, developing future leaders, improving processes, and delivering the quality our customers expect.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $62,300 - $86,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

About Life Fitness / Hammer Strength

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.