Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Thompson Pipe Group•Grand Prairie, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is looking for driven individuals who will use their experience, as a Welding Production Supervisor, to Organize, coordinate, and supervise employees and activities within the fabrication department to ensure an effective and efficient fabrication operation that meets safety, quality, and production standards. Reports to Plant Superintendent. Essential Functions Assigns work to department personnel to attain department objectives using knowledge of production processes, company policies, production schedules, work orders, equipment capacity and employee capabilities. Read and understand project drawings and specifications. Ensure proper project pieces are produced according to customer and or company specification. Ensure 100% product document traceability is kept up to date. Readily perceives and effectively responds to schedules and product flows essential to supervising highly productive, cost-effective, quality-oriented manufacturing operations. Establishes and controls procedures to meet production schedules Recommends and initiates improvements to production processes, to increase manufacturing efficiency. Establish and control procedures to ensure production of conforming fabricated assembly components. Monitors and controls established procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards. Establishes and monitors cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives. Responsible for compliance with safety and housekeeping requirements Facilitates and promotes company policy and the company Quality Improvement program within all department work groups. Provides training, support, direction, and guidance to department personnel to continually develop their work habits, job skills and safety practices. Evaluates employee performance and accountability. Provides objective feedback for continued employee growth. Recommends and/or administers personnel actions in accordance with company policies and procedures. Set department goals and develop outline for achievement. May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. To work overtime as required based on company needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or five years production supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, desired
Industry experience a plus.
Computer literate with experience using IFS and Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ability to learn and understand software and complete transactions pertaining to fabrication or welding operations, excellent verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrates ability to supervise diverse work groups in a team environment using effective listening, coaching, training, investigative and problem-solving skills, ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and effective time management in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Read and interpret weld process according to AWS and ASME
Ability to understand and apply workplace safety procedures
Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment required
Proficient in FCAW, Sub-Arc Welding, Arc Gouging, plasma cutters, Oxyfuel cutting and other similar equipment.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a comparable heavy manufacturing environment
Knowledge of OSHA and demonstrated record of safety-focused leadership.
Knowledge and experience with Lean principals and 5S process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) – Preferred
CWI or CWS certification is a plus.
NDT Experience is a plus.
Experience in Hydraulics, mechanical and electrical.

Responsibilities

Assigns work to department personnel to attain department objectives using knowledge of production processes, company policies, production schedules, work orders, equipment capacity and employee capabilities.
Read and understand project drawings and specifications.
Ensure proper project pieces are produced according to customer and or company specification.
Ensure 100% product document traceability is kept up to date.
Readily perceives and effectively responds to schedules and product flows essential to supervising highly productive, cost-effective, quality-oriented manufacturing operations.
Establishes and controls procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends and initiates improvements to production processes, to increase manufacturing efficiency.
Establish and control procedures to ensure production of conforming fabricated assembly components.
Monitors and controls established procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Establishes and monitors cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
Responsible for compliance with safety and housekeeping requirements
Facilitates and promotes company policy and the company Quality Improvement program within all department work groups.
Provides training, support, direction, and guidance to department personnel to continually develop their work habits, job skills and safety practices.
Evaluates employee performance and accountability.
Provides objective feedback for continued employee growth.
Recommends and/or administers personnel actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Set department goals and develop outline for achievement.
May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions.
To work overtime as required based on company needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.