Value Stream Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day welding operations across a defined value stream, including manual and robotic welding processes
• Manage WIP, identify bottlenecks, and balance workloads to maintain consistent throughput
• Ensure welding execution aligns with fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and Bill of Materials (BOM) requirements
• Maintain alignment with production schedules, on-time delivery, and downstream system integration needs
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement across welding operations
• Apply structured problem solving methods including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams
• Improve cycle time and takt time through process optimization and waste reduction
• Identify constraints within fabrication and welding flow and implement corrective actions

KPI Ownership & Performance Management

• Monitor and improve key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), weld quality, throughput, cycle time, takt time, safety, and rework
• Drive reduction in weld defects and improve process consistency
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards and internal quality systems
• Establish accountability for performance across the welding team

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Engineering to resolve weld design, fit-up, and fabrication issues impacting flow
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and BOM accuracy
• Collaborate with Quality to address defects and implement corrective actions
• Cookordination with Production Planning to ensure flow aligns with production demand

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop welders and fabrication technicians within the value stream
• Reinforce expectations around safety, quality, and operational discipline
• Build team capability in Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving