Welding Supervisor

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This position is responsible for the supervision and direction of the site welding team. The incumbent works with suppliers, customers, and site leadership to identify, research, and develop welding and process improvement plans. The incumbent is responsible for regularly reviewing site-welding metrics and using root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve welding operations. The incumbent is responsible for managing and storing site welding records and documents per applicable quality procedures.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the Sr. Plant Manager, and dotted line into the Welding Management Team.
• Manages the site level welding team - typically the weld instructor & technician(s).
• Attends daily production meetings to ensure welding KPI’s are met & sustained.
• The ability to travel up to 20% of the time, locally.

Other Important Details About The Role

• Improves welding management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Assists in reducing and eliminating waste from operation
• Optimizes welding processes and welding joint design to improve overall efficiency
• Implements methods to mistake proof (Poka Yoke) processes
• Reviews and improves the design of product for manufacturability
• Maintains compliance with welding equipment standards

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• Bachelor's with 6+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) accreditations
• Previous training experience
• The ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
• The ability to speak and instruct large and small groups, in multiple settings, such as a classroom or shop floor
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors, conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Strong Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)