Shop Supervisor

TrueNorth Steel•West Fargo, ND

9d•$93,600 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Supervisor oversees an assigned area at the West Fargo site, managing priorities across the shop floor and providing leadership and guidance to direct reports. The role supports a strong workplace culture, employee retention, safety, production throughput, and product quality. The supervisor organizes and monitors workflow, sets and communicates production objectives, manages staffing and employee performance, and coordinates materials, equipment, and processes. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional overtime as needed. Pay is $93,600–$105,000+, depending on experience, plus a full benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Leadership skills to motivate employees.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Ability to influence others to perform effectively and make decisions.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes.
Ability to make decisions or take action to solve problems or reach goals.
Ability to stay organized and follow systematic methods of performing tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of welding experience preferred.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
CNC controls experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer Definition and help build a strong culture that supports yearly retention goals.
Promote safety throughout the site, resolve safety problems, complete required action-item paperwork, and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
Participate in employees’ yearly goal check-ins and annual performance reviews; conduct one-on-one discussions with leads and shop-floor employees.
Review and correct daily labor time reporting, approve or deny direct reports’ PTO requests, approve biweekly payroll timesheets, and correct job labor reporting in the ERP system.
Make timely decisions affecting shop throughput and set and communicate weekly production objectives.
Supervise direct staff, organize and monitor shop-floor workflow, coordinate and assign production tasks, and ensure employees receive appropriate training.
Plan, monitor, and review production results; communicate job expectations; coach, counsel, and discipline employees; and enforce policies and procedures.
Conduct new-hire interviews, select employees, develop training plans, and assist with mentoring new employees.
Monitor and improve workflow, processes, control points, equipment, personnel, and resources, and foster cooperation within and between departments.
Meet production schedules by assigning personnel, setting priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results in shift production summaries.
Educate and direct personnel in the safe and effective use of equipment and resources, maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action when necessary.
Monitor production processes for safe and efficient operation and identify areas for improvement.
Inspect equipment and machinery for potential issues and coordinate with maintenance staff to arrange repairs and servicing.
Coordinate or verify material requirements.
Apply root cause analysis and participate in closing site corrective actions and non-conformances to support product quality for internal and external customers.
Conduct weekly toolbox safety discussions with the Safety Coordinator.
Maintain prompt and dependable attendance and work flexible hours, including overtime or weekends, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.