Weld Production Supervisor- 1st Shift (West Bend)

Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Weld Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing a team of manual and Robotic Welders; assign tasks, and will support the overall operation by ensuring full utilization of the Robotic Welding department resources.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety, quality, production and customer satisfaction.
• Supervising, prioritizing, schedule and delegate work assignments to a team of welders and robotic weld operators to ensure the production of company products is at the highest quality and lowest possible cost.
• Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods to adhere to company safety standards, work regulations and standards.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production of goods.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Effectively keep and record employees' attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping activity on a daily basis in our time keeping systems.
• Ensure line associates follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements while completing all required production paperwork, records, and other documentation.
• Requisition and order materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Observe work and monitor output to ensure that welders conform to production or processing standards of Metalcraft’s performance standards and delivery requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensures adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures, and be a resource to other inquires and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist workers in solving problems.
• Provide recommendations for corrections or improvements as appropriate.
• Promote a positive and growth/opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and any subordinates and work with HR to settle worker grievances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree with hands on experience in relative field of expertise.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
• Experience with robotic weld equipment
• Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding/production problems, performing welding tests for prospective welders.
• Experience in prototyping parts and fixtures, and communicating with end users.
• Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Prefer prior experience with SAP

• Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict resolution skills.
• Design, define and plan the manufacturing process in a timely and efficiently manner while applying ergonomic principles and methods.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Effectively read blueprint prints, provide clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify opportunities while and implement changes to improve productivity.
• Good computer skills are also required, as well as knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

PM17

Job Expectations:

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

x

50

Push/Pull

x

50

Reach Overhead

x

Comments: Light physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

x

Squat/Bend/Kneel

x

Sit

x

Stand

x

Walk/Move About

x

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.