Fabrication Supervisor

Air Distribution Technologies Careers•Sanford, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Trion IAQ, a business of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Fabrication Production Supervisor for our Sanford, NC facility. Founded in 1947, Trion specializes in high-performance, sustainable indoor air quality solutions—including air cleaners, electronic air filters, humidifiers, and industrial air scrubbers—serving commercial spaces, industrial plants, and healthcare environments. This role leads day-to-day operations in the fabrication area, supervising people, workflow, equipment, and cell performance to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Supervisor maintains a strong floor presence, ensures standard work and 5S, coordinates maintenance, and partners cross-functionally (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials) to support on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years of production supervision in a metal fabrication environment (sheet metal preferred).
Working knowledge of fabrication processes: press brake, laser/turret punch, shearing & forming.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints and apply basic GD&T to production checks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP/production scheduling systems.
Applied math and practical problem-solving (percentages, proportions, basic algebra/geometry).
Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and communicate effectively across shifts and functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of machining & welding processes a plus.
Experience with configured drawing is a plus.
Experience in HVAC or indoor air quality product manufacturing.
Lean/Continuous Improvement experience (5S, standard work, visual management, basic problem-solving).
Exposure to welding certifications, fixture design, and setup reduction in high-mix/low-volume environments.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations for fabrication cells (press brake, laser/turret punch, saw, forming, welding, and staging).
Plan, assign, and direct work to meet production schedules and on-time delivery; balance labor across cells and manage overtime as needed.
Ensure safe operations and compliance with all company policies; reinforce 5S, standard work, and proper PPE usage.
Monitor output, first-pass yield, and product appearance; drive corrective actions to reduce scrap and rework.
Coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance with Maintenance and Engineering; verify equipment readiness and tooling availability.
Review travelers/routers, prints, and work instructions; verify parts meet specification prior to release to downstream processes.
Partner with Quality on non-conforming material (MRB), root-cause/corrective action, and containment activities.
Collaborate with Materials/Planning to sequence work, manage WIP, and minimize changeovers and bottlenecks.
Coach, train, and develop hourly team members; provide timely feedback, performance reviews, and fair accountability in partnership with HR.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (e.g., setup reduction, material flow, 5S).