Fabrication Supervisor

Fuyao Glass America•Decatur, IL

11h•$60,000 - $64,000

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. The role supervises production hourly employees, coordinates schedules, monitors workflow, and implements process improvements to achieve optimal production output. The supervisor is expected to be self-motivated, demonstrate strong leadership and reliability, and uphold a customer-first mindset. The position works in a factory environment with potential exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, high noise levels in Fab 1, and dust. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on rotating days.

Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is recommended.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to understand product specifications.
Demonstrated reliability, consistent attendance, and punctuality.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while leading a team.
Commitment to a customer-first mindset, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
Ability to work overtime.
Lead by example and follow all company rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production hourly workers.
Set an example through excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, and professionalism.
Plan, organize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet quality standards.
Promote a customer-first culture by emphasizing product quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness to customer needs.
Collaborate with quality and logistics teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and deadlines.
Address production issues promptly to minimize their impact on customer satisfaction.
Train, coach, and evaluate hourly workers to ensure competence and compliance with company standards.
Monitor production processes for efficiency, quality, and compliance with production targets.
Oversee production line operations to support continuous, maximum-capacity production.
Ensure proper documentation of output, downtime, and scrap.
Enforce safety policies and ensure hourly workers follow occupational health and safety regulations.
Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring production issues.
Coordinate and assign tasks during scheduled downtime for efficient completion of 5S.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Prepare daily production reports as required, report scrap to inventory control, and send documentation to management.
Communicate with management, maintenance, technicians, and quality to ensure smooth operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.