Production Supervisor - Welding (MIG and TIG)

About the Role

As a Production Supervisor - Welding, you will be a member of the operations team at our Grimes, Iowa manufacturing plant, one of six NCS manufacturing facilities across North America. You will ensure that all hourly employees within the Welding team perform work safely and efficiently. This role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of equipment that powers car wash operations nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team
• Supervise all hourly employees within the Welding team
• Spend 90% of the day on the shop floor
• Ensure welding operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established specifications, procedures, drawings, and company quality standards
• Perform common administrative functions required of personnel in a supervisory capacity
• Maintain good employee morale, enthusiasm, and cooperation
• Administer discipline in accordance with company work rules
• Provide guidance and assign tasks within the department
• Train employees in new work tasks within the department
• Participate in meetings associated with manufacturing goals and objectives
• Approve employee timecards and authorize wage allowances in accordance with company policies
• Understand and comply with company policies
• Participate in company annual inventory count
• Comply and ensure all team members comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Strong working knowledge of welding techniques, equipment setup, material preparation, weld parameters, and quality standards
• Capability to evaluate weld quality, identify welding defects, troubleshoot welding processes, and provide technical guidance and training to welding personnel
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience of a welding team required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry environment
• BA in Industrial Technology or related field preferred
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools and concepts, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift light to medium weight up to 75 lbs.
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• May stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexibility and opportunities for advancement

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.