Production Supervisor (Welding)

Cornerstone Building Brands•Lexington, TN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations within a manufacturing team, coaching and training employees, resolving issues, and connecting direct reports with upper management. This role manages day-shift weld shop operations and leads a team of welders to meet production targets and capacity goals while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and delivery standards. The supervisor works with plant leadership and other departments to coordinate staffing, resources, materials, and timely job completion, and uses production data to support continuous improvement. The position includes hiring, supervising, evaluating, and developing employees; assigning work and rotations; holding daily safety and production meetings; and maintaining accurate operational paperwork. The supervisor addresses urgent production or shipping needs, applies company policies consistently, responds to unsafe conditions, and provides coaching and corrective action in accordance with company guidelines. The role is based at 422 Kirby Dr, Lexington, Tennessee, and is identified as a first-shift, full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a weld shop environment, including MIG (GMAW) welding knowledge and a strong understanding of welding processes.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and regularly train employees.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to spend prolonged periods standing, bending, and on one's feet.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, a non-climate-controlled environment, and high noise levels.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

A two-year associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the manufacture of building products to meet production demands while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity.
Manage day-shift weld shop operations and lead and develop welders to achieve production targets and capacity goals.
Collaborate with plant leadership on staffing guidelines, resource utilization, and cost control.
Hire, supervise, evaluate, and replace staff as needed to meet performance goals.
Develop and train employees, conduct periodic evaluations, and hold daily safety and production meetings.
Drive 5S, cost-reduction, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Assign personnel, oversee rotations, and maintain effective communication during shift changes and troubleshooting.
Ensure accurate completion of line-operation paperwork, including logs, audits, and corrective actions.
Address urgent production or shipping requirements, including when they disrupt regular workflow.
Apply knowledge of safety policies and regulations and address unsafe acts and conditions.
Administer policies fairly and consistently; coach and counsel employees and take corrective action when needed.
Promote company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Identify and assist with implementing continuous process improvements, using data to improve production processes.
Manage materials to reduce waste and support quality.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely job completion.
Communicate orally and in writing, and educate and train employees in a production environment.
Supervise, monitor, and manage the work of others to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.