Fabrication Supervisor

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS•Manitowoc, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion Energy Systems is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Supervisor to lead its first-shift fabrication team in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The supervisor leads 3 to 8 employees, including general laborers, machine operators, and a Fabrication Lead, and is responsible for daily workflow, employee development, safety, quality, equipment readiness, schedule execution, and continuous improvement throughout the fabrication department. The role requires an engaged, floor-based leader who supports employees, removes obstacles, solves production problems, and participates in production work when needed. The supervisor coordinates daily production priorities, labor assignments, machine utilization, and department workflow; becomes capable of operating the department’s fabrication equipment; and works with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain production flow. The role also supports performance reviews, attendance administration, coaching, corrective action, hiring, onboarding, and training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally starting at 5:00 or 6:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs. The position directly influences employee development, equipment capability, material flow, product quality, production performance, and the department’s ability to meet customer commitments.

Requirements

At least three years of fabrication or sheet-metal manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a supervisor, lead, trainer, or in a similar role.
Hands-on equipment experience and willingness to work directly with operators.
Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and attention to safety and quality.
A servant-leadership mindset that combines support for employees with clear expectations and accountability.
Ability to read drawings, work instructions, and production requirements.
Strong organization, communication, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating and setting up CNC sheet-metal fabrication equipment, including turret punch presses, press brakes, and single-station punch presses.
Experience with machine programming, tooling, setups, and sheet processing.
Related associate degree; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, train, and develop the first-shift fabrication team.
Practice servant leadership by staying engaged on the production floor, supporting employees, removing obstacles, and joining production work as needed.
Coordinate daily production priorities, labor assignments, machine utilization, and department workflow.
Learn and become fully capable of operating all fabrication equipment and processes.
Operate and support Finn-Power turret punch presses, 8-foot Finn-Power press brakes, NC Express programming, sheet-processing equipment, and single-station punch presses.
Monitor safety, quality, schedule attainment, productivity, setup, downtime, and material flow.
Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling, Quality, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and other departments to resolve issues and keep work moving.
Drive cross-training, standard work, 5S, waste reduction, and practical continuous improvement.
Support employee performance reviews, attendance administration, coaching, corrective action, hiring, onboarding, and training.
Communicate department status, constraints, equipment concerns, and recovery plans clearly.