Supervisor, Welding - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join our dedicated team as a Supervisor, Welding in Durant, MS. Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been a global leader in automotive service equipment, recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026).

Responsibilities

• Supervision and direction of welders, material handlers, machine operators, and sanders.
• Promote cross-training among workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department.
• Work with fume control equipment such as downdraft tables and methods of fume control.
• May supervise large vertical milling and drilling machines.
• Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that fail to meet standards.
• Support and strive toward safety in all facets of the manufacturing facility.
• Resolve safety problems that arise and complete required paperwork.
• Assist with or perform nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor and adjust the productivity and efficiency of workers to plant performance standards.
• Maintain shop equipment, track its status, and ensure it is available as needed.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Support Hunter Excellence and Value Stream Initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, and management.
• Aid in the recruitment and hiring of plant personnel.
• Contribute, make recommendations, and implement practices to control and reduce departmental and overall costs.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or associate’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• 5 years’ demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience OR 2+ years’ Group Leader experience in a related industry.
• AWS Certified Welder, required.
• Knowledge of MIG welding process for mild and stainless steel.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills.
• Possesses a high level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Skills

• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in welding processes.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage.
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.