Fabrication Production Supervisor - Swing Shift

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fabrication activities to meet strict output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate shift priorities clearly across teams.
• Serve as the primary floor resource to support, guide, and troubleshoot operations on key production machinery, including: Tube Laser, Manual Press Brakes, Automatic Panel Bender, Plate Laser, and Team Welding Department.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of fabrication technicians, CNC operators, and setup personnel.
• Drive onboarding, cross-training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering to ensure all fabricated components meet tight tolerances, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Champion a culture of safety. Ensure absolute compliance with OSHA regulations, company PPE requirements, and machine safeguarding.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to minimize setup scrap, optimize material nesting/yields, and reduce cycle times.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma/GED with extensive experience; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field is a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a heavy metal manufacturing or fabrication environment, with proven experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated operational or strong supervisory familiarity with CNC laser cutting (tube/plate) and precision forming equipment (manual press brakes and/or automatic panel benders).
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Systems: Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and basic digital workspaces (Google Workspace/MS Office).
• Safety: Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety best practices.
• Preferred Experience: Direct programming, setup, or operational experience with BLM Group or Prima Power machinery. Experience in energy storage, heavy industrial equipment, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing. Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.