Fabrication & Finishing Supervisor

Ace Sanitary Holdings•West Chester, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication & Finishing Supervisor leads daily floor operations to deliver quality products on schedule. This hands-on role supervises direct and indirect hourly employees—including production leads, operators, fabricators, and finishing team members—and balances staffing, workflow, employee performance, and process discipline. The supervisor oversees assigned fabrication, machining, deburring, grinding, polishing, cleaning, and passivation operations, as applicable, and partners with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning to prevent defects, resolve problems, and improve performance. The role requires regular presence on a fast-paced manufacturing floor and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The supervisor develops employees through clear expectations, practical training, and consistent follow-through. The work environment may involve noise, varying temperatures, metal dust, and process chemicals in designated areas. Required PPE and safety procedures apply. Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds may be required, using assistance or handling equipment as needed. Overtime or schedule flexibility may be needed to support production. The company promotes a collaborative, positive environment with clear, respectful communication across all levels. It encourages employee ideas and cross-functional improvements that strengthen safety, product quality, and operational performance. Team members are expected to embody the values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence. Regular, consistent attendance is required, subject to applicable leave and accommodation requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be requested through HR to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least five years of relevant production or operations experience, including experience supervising or leading hourly employees.
Ability to lead direct and indirect hourly teams, including directing work through leads and coordinating shared resources, with clear direction, coaching, consistent follow-up, and fair accountability.
Working knowledge of fabrication and finishing processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, and product protection.
Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret specifications, and apply inspection requirements using appropriate measuring tools.
Experience applying quality standards, following documented processes, and supporting root cause analysis and corrective action.
Strong attention to detail and a quality mindset focused on defect prevention, process adherence, containment, and corrective action.
Practical problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills, including the ability to resolve floor issues and escalate appropriately.
Working proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting tools.
Regular, consistent attendance is required, subject to applicable leave and accommodation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Technical education, apprenticeship, or relevant certifications.
Manufacturing or fabrication shop experience, particularly in stainless steel fabrication, machining, or finishing.
Grinding, polishing, deburring, cleaning, or passivation experience, as applicable to assigned operations.
Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and quality-controlled manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily fabrication and finishing work to meet production schedules, customer requirements, and safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Lead hourly employees, including teams working through production leads, and communicate assignments, priorities, quality expectations, and accountability.
Execute the production plan by assigning work, balancing labor and equipment capacity, monitoring work in process, and adjusting resources to address bottlenecks.
Lead daily production meetings and shift handoffs; share progress, staffing needs, quality concerns, and unresolved issues with the Production Manager.
Ensure employees follow approved work instructions, drawings, setup requirements, inspection plans, and process controls; escalate unclear or conflicting requirements before work proceeds.
Ensure equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and finishing supplies are available and suitable; coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to address downtime and process issues.
Enforce safe work practices, machine guarding, PPE, and applicable energy-control procedures; reinforce safe chemical handling, storage, and documentation for passivation or cleaning.
Coach employees to verify their work, recognize defects, protect product surfaces, and raise concerns; reinforce that production targets must be met while maintaining product requirements.
Verify required first-piece, in-process, and final checks and documentation for dimensions, workmanship, surface finish, cleanliness, and traceability, as applicable.
Stop affected work when requirements are not met; identify and segregate nonconforming material, notify Quality, prevent unintended use or shipment, and follow approved disposition and rework instructions.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions; implement assigned actions and verify improvements are sustained.
Monitor first-pass yield, scrap, rework, throughput, schedule attainment, and downtime; use data to prioritize improvements and communicate results.
Train, coach, and develop employees and production leads; maintain onboarding plans, skills matrices, cross-training, and documented qualifications.
Manage attendance, timekeeping, performance feedback, and employee concerns with the Production Manager and HR; support hiring, evaluations, and corrective action under company policy.
Ensure accurate ERP transactions, work order status, labor reporting, material usage, and production records; maintain lot identification and traceability where required.
Drive 5S, Lean, Kaizen, standard work, and waste reduction while maintaining safety and quality controls.
Collaborate across departments and perform other duties as assigned.