Front Line Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Front Line Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the shop floor within a steel fabrication and welding environment. This role ensures production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Supervisor will oversee a team of welders, laborers, and machine operators while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are a must.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in steel fabrication and welding, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership, or supervisory role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

·Understanding of ISO requirements (9001, 14001, and 45001)

·Understanding of AWS D1.1 Welding Code

·Experience with implementing/maintaining lean manufacturing tools.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong math, verbal, and literacy skills
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team

·Ensure production demands and deadlines are met without compromising safety or quality.

·Assist in planning production utilization on a daily/weekly basis

·Train employees on all necessary equipment in one-on-one or group sessions

·Document training observations and follow up sessions

·Enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards

·Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to assign tasks and provide guidance to production personnel

·Ensure proper use of welding and fabrication equipment.

·Communicate production downtimes/inefficiencies to the Plant Superintendent

·Participate in and support lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement programs.

·Enforce proper record keeping for: production output, quality checks, timecards, and scrap.

·Foster a team-oriented environment with a focus on employee engagement and development.

·Keep a positive & helpful attitude

SCHEDULE:

• 45-55 hour work weeks
• Monday through Friday (Fridays are tentative)
• 5:30am – 4:30pm

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.

EOE M/F/D/V