Production Supervisor

ASSA ABLOY•Baldwin Park, CA

13d

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal components used in commercial roll-up doors. This role provides hands-on leadership, supports team development, drives continuous improvement, and ensures work is completed according to production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
3–5 years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or manufacturing.
3+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as:
MIG welding
Sheet metal forming
Punching and machining
Roll forming and coil handling
Familiarity with calipers, gauges, and measurement tools.
Basic computer skills (production software, ERP entry, email).
Ability to lift 40–50 lbs regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift in a production environment.
Comfortable working around machinery and fabrication tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and support fabrication technicians, welders, machine operators, and other assigned staff.
Assign daily work tasks and adjust priorities based on production needs.
Train team members on equipment, processes, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
Conduct performance check-ins, reinforce expectations, and participate in evaluations and corrective actions when needed.
Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
Monitor workflow and ensure all fabrication tasks are completed on time, including cutting, welding, forming, machining, punching, and assembling.
Review work orders, drawings, and material requirements to ensure accuracy.
Support setups, troubleshooting, and adjustments on fabrication equipment (shears, presses, mills, lathes, MIG welders, roll forming, etc.).
Ensure proper documentation of production output, scrap, downtime, and material usage.
Inspect in-process and completed components for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Coach employees on quality expectations and proper inspection techniques.
Escalate and investigate quality issues, implementing corrective actions.
Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ensure employees follow safe lifting, equipment operation, and material-handling practices.
Conduct safety checks, participate in incident investigations, and drive a safety-first culture.
Ensure proper management of raw material inventory
Oversee accurate tracking of material usage, scrap, and returns to inventory.
Collaborate with purchasing and warehouse teams to maintain sufficient stock levels.
Ensure all materials are labeled, organized, and stored safely to support efficient production flow.
Report discrepancies, shortages, or overages and help investigate root causes.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Partner with maintenance and leadership on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance schedules.
Support 5S, Lean, or operational excellence initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.