Supervisor, Fabrication

Pennex Aluminum Company•Leetonia, OH

1d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a PEP (Precision Engineered Products) Supervisor at our Leetonia, OH location. This position will have the opportunity to lead, direct, coordinate, and supervise activities for the team of workers engaged in fabrication and value-added activities. The production activity supports structural, automotive, ornamental, and other aluminum products. This position can be either first, second or third shift with the opportunity to go to 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekends. Our company will be observing Winter Break from December 24th through January 1 to allow our team time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays with loved ones. During this period, interviews and application reviews will be temporarily paused and resume on January 2, 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Five or more years of supervisory experience and/or training in technical, machining, or metal fabrication; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills
Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments
Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines; handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately
Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and concise manner
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
Regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or Trade Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading, coaching and evaluating a designated shift for the Precision Engineered Products team
Responsible for d riving and achieving throughput goals
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
Planning, assigning, and directing work.
Appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Directly supervising employees in the Fabrication Department
Analyzes work orders to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required
Prepare requisitions for tooling, fixtures, and operational supplies
Examines defective machinery to identify malfunction and reports need for repairs to the Maintenance Manager
Performs routine quality checks, inspects work in progress, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met
Oversees saw operations, machining cells, and other value-added processes in relation to operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
Must be familiar with 6S projects and utilization of other Lean Manufacturing principles
Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and quality non conformances in the process
Utilizes effective problem-solving techniques to eliminate problems
Adheres to standard work practices and coaches team to meet production schedules
Use of production schedules to evaluate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Verify performance throughout shift relative to expected rate.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Works with outside processors to manage the production and quality of those processors to meet the customer demands and requirements
Actively participate in safety training, insuring compliance to Pennex and OSHA regulations
Performs activities of workers supervised and other duties as assigned