Supervisor, Production - Fabrication Operations

About the role

The Supervisor, Production – Fabrication Operations oversees daily production execution across fabrication processes for sheet metal forming and tube and pipe fabrication. This role ensures production is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production execution across fabrication processes for sheet metal forming (laser and punch turrets, sheet metal shears and press brakes) and tube and pipe fabrication (tube bending, collaring/hole pulling, and saws).
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and accountability for team leaders and hourly production associates to ensure safe and effective work execution.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure achievement of quality, productivity, and delivery performance targets.
• Develop, implement, and audit standard work while supporting training effectiveness and associate skill development.
• Enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for associates, equipment, and facility operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including labor productivity improvement, waste reduction, and structured root cause problem solving.
• Partner with Planning, Materials, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other support functions to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.
• Monitor labor performance and operational data to identify productivity trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support workforce management activities including hiring participation, skills matrix maintenance, staffing adjustments, attendance management, and overtime planning.
• Ensure effective inventory control practices for fabrication raw materials and work-in-process.
• Maintain accurate administrative processes including timekeeping documentation and performance tracking.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and reinforce accountability while fostering positive morale and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact and work effectively with employees at levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.