Supervisor-Fabrication/Welder/Fitter

The fabrication supervisor is a working position. This role requires leadership skills to supervise a team of workers in the fabrication department, in addition to being on the floor welding, reading prints, directing job duties and performing labor duties with the crew.

Productivity

· Assign work to department personnel to attain department objectives using knowledge of production processes, company policies, production schedules, work orders, equipment capacity and employee capabilities.

· Readily perceive and effectively respond to schedules and product flows essential to supervising highly productive, cost effective, quality-oriented manufacturing operations.

· Establish and control procedures to meet production schedules.

· Recommend and initiate improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.

· Establish and control procedures to ensure production of conforming fabricated assembly components.

· Identify risks including potential bottlenecks and capacity constraints.

· Monitor and control established procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards.

· Establish and monitor cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.

· Responsible for compliance with safety and housekeeping requirements.

· Provide training, support, direction, and guidance to department personnel to continually develop their work habits, job skills, and safety practices.

· Evaluate employee performance and accountability.

· Recommend and administer personnel actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

· Ensure all jobs are 100% ready before release to production (drawings complete, material available)

· Manage change orders and communicate impacts on cost and schedule.

· Serve as primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle

· Set department goals and develop outline for achievement.

· Work overtime as requested.

On – Time Delivery

· Meet a minimum of 95% on time delivery through effective scheduling, organization, inventory control and efficiently producing quality parts right the first time made.

Planning

· Work with Sales (inside and outside) and production coordinator to maximize daily sales.

· Work to resolve customer complaints and provide customer service.

· Prepare reports that are needed.

Qualifications

· Supervisory experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment of 3+ years.

· Computer literate with experience using email and word processing applications (Microsoft Office, Excel)

· Ability to learn and understand software and complete transactions pertaining to fabrication or welding operations, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Read, interpret and understand blueprints and weld processes.

· Ability to understand and apply workplace safety procedures.

· Proficient in structural/vessel fitting. Mig/Flux core/Tig, manual presses, shears, and similar equipment.

· Ability to lift 40 pounds.

· Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip and climb.