Supervisor, Fabrication

Simpson Strong-Tie•Columbus, OH

2d•$66,600 - $106,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Fabrication leads and coordinates daily operations across Fabrication, Maintenance, and Operations Support to meet production and customer demands. The role plans fabrication work, ensures quality and information and materials flow smoothly, identifies operational barriers, and uses root cause analysis to resolve problems. It collaborates with the Value Stream Manager and other department supervisors, including reallocating Operations Support coverage as needed, and assists the Maintenance Technician with the Maintenance Connection system and the tracking of work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment records. The supervisor leads and develops team members through clear expectations, feedback, recognition, coaching, performance management, and appropriate delegation. The role supports continuous improvement using PDCA, the Managing for Daily Improvement framework, and Lean practices, while tracking performance metrics and implementing initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Additional duties include maintaining safety and policy compliance; coordinating staffing with HR; reviewing timecards and time-off requests; conducting interviews; managing onboarding and training documentation; ordering and monitoring materials; supporting inventory; and participating in annual inventory counts and company leadership programs. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with up to 5% domestic travel. Relocation is not available. The position pays $66,600–$106,600 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience and/or training.
At least 2 years of experience leading or managing others.
A one-year college or technical-school certificate, or related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Active listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and approaches to problems.
Ability to monitor personal and team performance and take corrective action or make improvements.
Written comprehension sufficient to read and understand written information and ideas.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook effectively.
Oral comprehension sufficient to understand spoken information and ideas.
Process control analysis skills, including testing and inspecting processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, including waste elimination, continuous improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including standing, walking, and handling materials or objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with heavier weights handled using proper equipment.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment, with possible exposure to dust, heat or cold, and wet or humid conditions.

Nice To Haves

College degree or technical-school certificate in Business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule the fabrication team to meet production and customer demands and achieve fabrication goals at the required quality level.
Communicate with team members to maintain the flow of information and materials.
Collaborate with the Value Stream Manager to identify efficiency improvements, monitor processes, address barriers, and use root cause analysis to resolve issues.
Build cross-functional relationships and coordinate with other departments to support shared objectives.
Oversee Maintenance and Operations Support functions, coordinate coverage with other supervisors, and reallocate Operations Support resources as needed.
Assist the Maintenance Technician with Maintenance Connection, including tracking work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment records.
Lead, motivate, and support team members through performance management, goal setting, feedback, recognition, coaching, and delegation.
Develop employees, encourage accountability and career growth, and promote teamwork and respect.
Manage daily operations using the PDCA cycle and support the Managing for Daily Improvement framework.
Train and engage team members in Lean practices, track and report performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, and productivity.
Promote safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Review and edit timecards, approve or deny time-off requests, and partner with HR on staffing needs.
Conduct interviews and manage onboarding and training documentation.
Prioritize tasks to meet production goals and respond to unexpected demand.
Order tools and materials through Purchasing, follow up on delivery, and monitor material availability and inventory.
Participate in annual inventory counts and support company leadership programs.