2nd Shift Fabrication Supervisor

Ascent Professional Services; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Ascent Professional Services represents a manufacturing client in Waukesha, WI seeking a Direct Hired 2nd shift Fabrication Supervisor. This working supervisor will oversee production, quality and safety across lasers, burn tables, saws, brake presses, and material handlers, with up to 12 direct reports.

The role is 70% supervisory leadership and 30% hands-on on the production floor, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Schedule production activities and maintain inventory to increase production and quality.
• Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and staff development.
• Ensure parts are made error-free.
• Participate in interviews and selection of employees for the assigned bay; evaluate performance and counsel/discipline as necessary; monitor time and attendance.
• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery are met.
• Create and maintain atmosphere of trust and positive morale.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our manufacturing client in Waukesha, WI are seeking a Direct Hired 2nd shift (2PM-10PM) Fabrication Supervisor. In this role you will be a key team member responsible for overseeing the production, product quality and safety within an assigned production area (Lasers, Burn Tables, Saw, Brake Press and Material Handlers) with up to 12 direct reports. This is a working supervisor role; 70% managing and 30% working on the production floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Schedule production activities and maintain inventory to increase production and quality
• Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and staff development
• Ensure parts are made error free
• Participate in interviews and selection of employees for assigned bay. Evaluate employee performance; counsel and discipline employees as necessary and monitor time and attendance
• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery are met
• Create and maintain atmosphere of trust and positive morale
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events

Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read blueprints
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to multitask on a variety of projects
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events a plus

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing OR Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package after 30 days of employment that includes: Medical, Company Paid Dental, Company Paid Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program and more