Supervisor - Fabrication - 3rd Shift

BWXT • Barberton, OH

23h • $79,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Front Line Manager – Fabrication & Welding is responsible for leading multiple production teams across fitting, welding, assembly, and associated fabrication operations within the Barberton facility. This role carries expanded ownership for cross‑shift coordination, production planning, and operational decision‑making within a complex, multi‑building environment. The Front Line Manager ensures safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of work, proactively resolves operational challenges, and drives continuous improvement across processes, procedures, technology usage, and workforce effectiveness.
This position is primarily assigned to 3rd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts, departments, and work areas is essential to maintain seamless operations. Scheduled overtime may be required based on operational demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of 5 years of suervisory experience in fabrication, welding, or a closely related heavy manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising unionized skilled trades in a complex production setting.
• Strong background in welding, fitting, heavy fabrication, and multi‑team coordination.
• Ability to work autonomously within established practices, exercising sound judgment to resolve problems with limited precedent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with G&M Codes, MS Office, SharePoint, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and overhead cranes a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop union hourly skilled trades employees in fitting, welding, assembly, stress‑relief, lifting/handling, and related fabrication processes.
• Manage the daily activities of multiple production teams, ensuring alignment with schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide leadership continuity across shifts by establishing production plans, coordinating work execution, and preparing downstream teams for successful follow‑through.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities across multiple buildings, work centers, and product lines to meet production goals.
• Oversee manual, automatic, and robotic welding operations, ensuring adherence to specifications, procedures, and process controls.
• Manage high‑complexity component flows, ensuring clarity, communication, and coordination of technical requirements and change impacts.
• Input, analyze, and manage data relating to labor time, production schedules, and workflow management within applicable computer systems.
• Utilize established technology, processes, and precedents to make autonomous operational decisions and solve problems with limited precedent.
• Evaluate existing operations and recommend improvements to shop efficiency, workflow design, resource utilization, safety, and cost control.
• Apply technical experience and judgment to identify and resolve complex production issues, leveraging broad understanding of fabrication processes and procedures.
• Support implementation of process improvements, new technologies, and updated standards across multiple teams.
• Flex between shifts and work areas based on project needs, staffing requirements, or emergent operations.
• Work scheduled overtime as required to maintain production continuity and meet customer commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED