Fabrication Supervisor

ITW•Rogers - 55374, OK

2d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

North Star Imaging (NSI), a global technology leader and part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor for its Operations team in Rogers, MN. This hands-on leadership role involves partnering with the Manufacturing Manager to achieve production goals by coordinating, directing, and participating in daily fabrication operations. The supervisor will work on the shop floor, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards are met, and will have full people-leadership responsibilities including onboarding, coaching, goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective actions.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a related fabrication, production, or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of fabrication duties, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
Solid grasp of downstream workflows to ensure production needs are consistently met.
Prior supervisory experience managing a team of 4–5 fabrication employees.
Experience providing daily direction on work assignments, along with coaching, training, and guidance on safety, quality, and company policies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on your feet for most of the workday.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the fabrication team, maintaining working knowledge of all fabrication processes, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
Maintain the production schedule by assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting results to the Manufacturing Manager.
Attend weekly production meetings to provide project status updates to management.
Coordinate with the MRB board and Engineering team on revisions and changes through the NCR and ECO processes.
Compile, sort, and analyze production performance data to provide the Manufacturing Manager with monthly manufacturing reports.
Partner with the Manufacturing Manager on hiring and training new employees.
Support and help maintain the 5S program.
Monitor inventory levels on the production floor and communicate issues to supply chain.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on equipment and resources, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
Serve as a safety steward by promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Conduct employee performance reviews, set annual performance objectives, provide coaching and development, and address employee relations and performance issues as needed.
Review and approve timecards and PTO requests.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.
Lead orientation and training for new employees.
Monitor and report on fabrication employees' weekly time sheets and PTO.
Some travel (less than 10%) may be required to support installations.