Production Supervisor - Welding (MIG and TIG)

National Carwash Solutions•Grimes, IA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor - Welding, you will be a member of the operations team. You will ensure that all hourly employees are performing work in a safe and efficient matter. Successful candidates will have experience in planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes, specifically for welding both MIG and TIG. This role is based at our Grimes, Iowa manufacturing plant — one of six NCS manufacturing facilities across North America — where our welding and fabrication teams build the equipment that powers car wash operations nationwide.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Must possess a strong working knowledge of welding techniques, equipment setup, material preparation, weld parameters, and quality standards
Must be capable of evaluating weld quality, identifying welding defects, troubleshooting welding processes, and providing technical guidance and training to welding personnel
Prior leadership or supervisory experience of a welding team required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry environment
Ability to lift light to medium weight up to 75 lbs.
May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
May stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations

Nice To Haves

BA in Industrial Technology or related field preferred
Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools and concepts, preferred

Responsibilities

Be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team
Supervise all hourly employees within the Welding team
Responsible for ensuring welding operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established specifications, procedures, drawings, and company quality standards
Perform common administrative functions required of personnel in a supervisory capacity
Endeavors to maintain good employee morale, enthusiasm and cooperation
Administer discipline in accordance with company work rules
Provide guidance and assign tasks within the department
Train employees in new work tasks within the department
Participate in meetings associated with manufacturing goals and objectives
Approve employee timecards and authorize wage allowances in accordance with company policies
Understand and comply with company policies
Participate in company annual inventory count
Comply and ensure all team members comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies