Welding Production Supervisor

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Aerotek - Nyack, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Nyack, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Welding Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production activities, ensuring quality control standards are met, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role involves planning and prioritizing production tasks, coordinating with maintenance and quality control, and managing employee-related functions such as hiring and training. The supervisor will implement Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish production and quality control standards with management.
• Plan and prioritize production activities, balancing efficiency and cost considerations.
• Coordinate production with maintenance and quality control to ensure optimal labor, machine, and equipment use.
• Lead efforts to promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop methods and procedures aimed at reducing waste and improving product quality.
• Adjust staffing levels and overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Address workplace issues and support workers in achieving performance goals.
• Develop strategies to motivate the workforce.
• Manage employee-related tasks including hiring, training, work assignments, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions in line with company policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations and addressing associate concerns.
• Uphold company procedures and collaborate with human resources to resolve potential problems.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, tiered accountability, standard work, and Kanban systems to improve flow and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience supervising 10+ direct labor employees.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma or Green Belt certification.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operating systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)