Welding Supervisor (Day Shift)

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong- Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh- Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future- A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well- Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart- Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Are you highly motivated and passionate about supporting a skilled group of welders? We have an opportunity for you at GEA in Hudson, WI!

GEA is seeking a highly motivated Welding Supervisor to oversee the weld organizational unit with approximately 20 direct reports. The Welding Supervisor is responsible for meeting the goals of our customers through ensuring training, productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency of welding operations supporting the business lines. In this role the individual will monitor and ensure completion of work while confirming quality standards are being met which includes knowledge and strong technical expertise in welding and fabrication along with partnering on production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to effectively motivate and coach the team.

• Oversee, assist, and provide training on TIG and MIG welding.

• Assign team members to welding jobs adjusting the work as needed to ensure the schedule deadlines are met.

• Assist in developing production schedules and capacity plans for the workshop.

• Optimize utilization of resources to maintain high productivity levels.

• Identify, report, and help resolve operational roadblocks such as material shortages, design concerns, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.

• Inspect team members work to ensure that work is performed in a manner consistent with established levels of quality and quantity.

• Lead and oversee the welding career path and certification program.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of time reporting for both project tracking and payroll purposes.

• Perform administrative tasks such as document processing, data entry, filing, and report maintenance.

• Track and report key performance measures.

• Continuously assess staff performance, providing timely feedback and coaching.

• Assess and implement improvements in existing operational processes and workflows for increased efficiency and, in partnership with the quality team, drive continuous process improvement initiatives in alignment with SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) metrics.

• Participate in root cause analysis exercises to troubleshoot, identify and resolve challenges.

• Anticipate and participate in determining hiring needs, selection and onboarding of new employees along with temporary employees.

• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth and evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

• Manage relationships with partners/vendors and maintain open lines of communication with other department heads to ensure effective cross-department collaboration.

• Foster and maintain an effective working relationship and team environment with coworkers.

• Support responsibilities including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, employee relations, succession planning, talent management, and compliance with employment laws.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all staff members by developing and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with legal and company standards.

• Support Safety with conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

• Provide training and resources to employees on safety matters and ensure proper use of protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.

• Partner with Safety to investigate accidents or incidents to discover root cause/s to determine and implement actions for preventative measures

• Perform additional duties as required.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Profile and Qualifications

• Technical degree or Welding Certificate preferred with 3 years or more supervisory experience.

• Experience working in metal fabrication and engineering solutions is advantageous.

• Proven track record of successfully training and mentoring a team

• Strong, effective leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence, motivate, coach and drive improvement opportunities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make decisions with the data available

• Previous experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and material planning documents.

• Basic understanding of industry safety standards and compliance requirements.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and efficiency.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

• Ability to utilize various software applications.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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