Production Supervisor

Victaulic • Cookeville, TN

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures. At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll own the floor — leading a team of skilled production and welding employees and taking accountability for the people, the numbers, and the day-to-day decisions that drive throughput, quality, and safety every shift. You’ll work closely with Production Managers, QA, Maintenance, and planning and materials teams to keep your area running to standard, develop the bench beneath you, and represent the heartbeat of the floor to leadership. This is an opportunity to lead where welding craftsmanship meets data-driven decision-making, with real ownership over your area’s performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloy metals (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, check dimensions, and allocate resources effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong math skills and a mechanical mindset.
• Comfortable operating and understanding welding equipment and related manufacturing tools (e.g., cranes, cutting tools, molding presses).
• Clear communicator with leadership qualities, team spirit, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Comfortable working in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as a daily working tool.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on an active production floor, with PPE compliance required throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification.
• Working familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Qlik and Mendix for production and materials data.
• Comfort using AI-based tools to support reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Hands-on ability to perform or demonstrate core production and welding tasks alongside your team.

Responsibilities

• Own the core manufacturing KPIs for your area — schedule adherence, daily attainment/throughput, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Work in Process (WIP) — and speak plainly to what's driving the numbers.
• Use basic data analytics to spot trends and turn that insight into daily decisions and corrective action.
• Provide day-to-day direction for welding and pipe fit-up operations to meet quality and production goals.
• Offer technical guidance in welding methods, techniques, and equipment use, and review work orders and drawings for accuracy.
• Own first-line quality in your area — flag non-conformances, coordinate with QA on weld quality standards, and keep the area audit-ready.
• Evaluate equipment condition, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate with maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement — identify efficiency initiatives, maintain 5S/visual management standards, and participate in improvement events like FEM and summits.
• Partner with planners and materials teams to manage inventory and keep parts available.
• Assure a safe working environment; investigate and document workplace injuries and incidents promptly.
• Supervise hourly employees, monitor work habits, and apply the employee handbook and disciplinary process consistently.
• Present team status, KPI performance, and improvement updates clearly to leadership and peers, and escalate issues promptly.
• Support the development of direct reports — including growing a Lead to absorb daily execution tasks — and contribute to quarterly performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

What This Job Offers

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