2nd Shift Fabrication Supervisor — Lean, KPI-Driven

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is hiring for a Production Supervisor on the second shift to lead fabrication, welding and finishing operations. You will drive Lean initiatives, schedule staff, monitor KPIs and improve quality, delivery and productivity across the department.

The role emphasizes team development, safety, and adherence to budgets while coaching a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four year college degree in a technical discipline or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of production supervisory experience in high and low volume environments with multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
• History of team member development for upward mobility.
• Technical aptitude and knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, and finishing processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, e.g. 4-Step Problem Solving.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and empower team members across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and good PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing processes to continue transformation and adoption of Lean Manufacturing concepts to meet department goals.
• Direct responsibility for second shift fabrication, weld and finishing operations in Dept. 464.
• Determining needs and scheduling employee work assignments to meet department goals.
• Developing and implementing processes to improve quality, delivery, productivity, and KPI boards.
• Coaching and counseling direct reports and participating in development plans.
• Anticipating, investigating, and resolving departmental problems and conflicts.
• Promoting safety awareness and housekeeping, and reporting safety incidents.
• Contributing input for departmental budgets.
• Writing and conducting employee reviews and initiating decisions accordingly.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

S&C Electric Company is hiring for a Production Supervisor on the second shift to lead fabrication, welding and finishing operations. You will drive Lean initiatives, schedule staff, monitor KPIs and improve quality, delivery and productivity across the department.

The role emphasizes team development, safety, and adherence to budgets while coaching a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.