Fabrication Supervisor (2nd shift)

About the role

As the Fabrication Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a manufacturing team in Metal Fabrication and overseeing daily operations and production processes for the facility in Madison, AL. The Fabrication Supervisor will be responsible for hiring, training, and motivating employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and prioritizing positive measures that favorably impact on time delivery, quality control, inventory management, and financial commitments.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team, ensuring productivity, collaboration, and a positive working environment; foster open communication and promote a culture of trust and engagement; participate in recruitment, hiring, selection, and onboarding; support employee training and development by identifying needs, creating plans, providing coaching, and conducting evaluations and corrective actions; organize workflow by setting objectives, preparing schedules, and communicating progress; serve as point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, addressing issues proactively with HR.
• Safety: Ensure tools and equipment are safe and functional; enforce safety guidelines, conduct inspections, and address issues immediately; assist in safety investigations; oversee cleanliness and organization of the manufacturing area; champion safety culture and encourage risk identification and resolution.
• Production Execution: Collaborate with production planning and logistics to prioritize schedules, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery; implement and monitor quality control procedures; conduct inspections and partner with the quality team to address issues; optimize inventory management to support production and maintain accurate records; understand production schedules and estimate labor requirements; manage scrap to meet fiscal goals; ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Continuous Improvement and Documentation: Use ERP systems and technology to prepare reports for planning, performance monitoring, and issue identification; maintain accurate records including production reports, inventory data, safety logs, employee performance records, and time and attendance; create reports on key performance indicators; identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, equipment performance, quality, reduce cost, and optimize operations; implement lean manufacturing principles; participate in departmental and organizational projects.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing high-performing, diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, welding/machining, and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency using manufacturing software and systems for inventory management and production planning, including ERP systems.
• Knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate, supervise, and train hourly manufacturing employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Skills in Microsoft Office software.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

Onsite plant environment; may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or noise.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Bending/stooping.
• Frequent movement around the manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone has a voice.