1st Shift Production Supervisor (West Bend)

MetalCraft of Mayville•West Bend, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Shift Weld Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing a team of manual and Robotic Welders. This role involves assigning tasks and supporting the overall operation by ensuring full utilization of the Robotic Welding department resources. The position reports to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree with hands-on experience in a relative field of expertise.
5+ years of supervisory experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
Experience with robotic weld equipment.
Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding/production problems, performing welding tests for prospective welders.
Experience in prototyping parts and fixtures, and communicating with end users.
Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage and supervise employees.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs.
Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Effectively read blueprint prints, provide clear verbal and written communication skills.
Identify opportunities while and implement changes to improve productivity.
Good computer skills are also required, as well as knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
Prior experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safety, quality, production and customer satisfaction.
Supervising, prioritizing, scheduling and delegating work assignments to a team of welders and robotic weld operators to ensure the production of company products is at the highest quality and lowest possible cost.
Developing, recommending, and implementing departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods to adhere to company safety standards, work regulations and standards.
Conferring with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances.
Inspecting materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Conferring with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Recommending or implementing measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Conducting employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assigning employee training to experienced workers.
Directing and coordinating the activities of employees engaged in the production of goods.
Reading and analyzing charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Effectively keeping and recording employees' attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping activity on a daily basis in our time keeping systems.
Ensuring line associates follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements while completing all required production paperwork, records, and other documentation.
Requisitioning and ordering materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
Observing work and monitoring output to ensure that welders conform to production or processing standards of Metalcraft’s performance standards and delivery requirements, and customer specifications.
Ensuring adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures, and being a resource to other inquiries and problems; analyzing and resolving work problems, and assisting workers in solving problems.
Providing recommendations for corrections or improvements as appropriate.
Promoting a positive and growth/opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and any subordinates and working with HR to settle worker grievances.
Other duties as assigned.