Fabrication Supervisor

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Company • Palmyra, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence by aligning the Fabrication Department with organizational goals and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The role oversees day-to-day fabrication operations, production schedules, materials, equipment, and employee training and performance. The supervisor works with engineering, design, production, scheduling, and purchasing teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, address shortages, and improve production processes. The position is based at Doyle Manufacturing, a family-owned fertilizer equipment manufacturer in Palmyra, Missouri.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Proven experience as a supervisor or in a similar lead role.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to schedule multiple activities and resources efficiently.
• Ability to motivate, lead, and direct team members.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret specifications and information in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately interpret production blueprints.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment, welding, and manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical or engineering degree.
• Prior experience managing a fabrication department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Fabrication facility and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules that optimize workflow and meet quality requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams to review and execute drawings and specifications.
• Manage materials and supplies to control costs and ensure quality compliance.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols and training programs.
• Lead by example and demonstrate practical approaches to difficult tasks for Team Leads when needed.
• Monitor fabrication equipment and schedule maintenance and upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Lead, train, and manage employees, including performance management and problem-solving, while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Research and implement fabrication techniques and technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Review parts shortages with production, scheduling, and purchasing and adjust schedules as needed.
• Train new and current employees in processes and methods required to meet company standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing resources based on production schedule needs.
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Attend production and other required meetings.
• Participate in 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews and year-end reviews for team members.
• Communicate between team leaders, employees, and management to support effective communication.
• Identify efficiency issues and recommend improvements.

Benefits

• 10-hour day shift, Monday through Thursday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED