2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Weld & Grind

Life Fitness; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% employer match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Parental/military leave

Job summary

Life Fitness in Ramsey, MN is seeking a Weld & Grind Supervisor to lead a skilled manufacturing team across shifts, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will develop people, coach welders and grinders, and ensure Standard Work is followed while meeting customer commitments and production schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of welding and/or grinding experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: champion safety culture and train teammates on safety policies.
• People Leadership: lead welders and grinders, develop team, reinforce policies.
• Quality Excellence: ensure products meet quality standards and train on requirements.
• Responsiveness & Execution: coordinate activities to meet schedules and customer commitments.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Management: drive productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Welding/grinding

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

Prioritization

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

Weld & Grind Supervisor

Job Purpose

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and driving results? As our Weld & Grind Supervisor, you will lead a team of skilled manufacturing teammates while partnering closely with supervisors across multiple shifts to ensure a safe, productive, and quality-focused operation.

This role is responsible for creating an environment where safety comes first, people are developed, quality is non-negotiable, and continuous improvement is part of the daily routine. You’ll play a key role in helping the team meet customer expectations while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Safety Leadership

• Champion a culture where safety is the top priority every day.
• Train, coach, and hold teammates accountable to all safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and/or Safety Committee.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Work related to safe work practices.
• Identify and address potential safety concerns before they become incidents.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of welders and grinders to reach their full potential.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Train and reinforce company policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Motivate teammates to achieve departmental goals while supporting engagement and teamwork.
• Analyze and resolve workflow challenges, removing barriers that impact performance.
• Serve as the primary trainer for the Level 4 Board process.
• Develop and implement Standard Work that drives consistency and efficiency.

Quality Excellence

• Ensure products consistently meet customer and company quality standards.
• Train and coach teammates on quality requirements and best practices.
• Verify product conformance to specifications and direct machine setup adjustments as needed.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work that supports first-time quality and continuous improvement.

Responsiveness & Execution

• Coordinate departmental activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Estimate, requisition, and verify required materials and resources.
• Partner with supervisors and support teams across shifts to ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Proactively address production issues and adjust priorities as needed to maintain schedule adherence.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

• Drive efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Train and enforce established work procedures and production methods.
• Develop and implement Standard Work that improves productivity and reduces waste.
• Lead departmental Continuous Improvement meetings and encourage team participation in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

Support production operations by performing work alongside team members when needed.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of welding and/or grinding experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience developing Standard Work and leading process improvement initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

The Weld & Grind Supervisor plays a critical role in building a safe workplace, developing future leaders, improving processes, and delivering the quality our customers expect. If you’re passionate about leading people, driving continuous improvement, and making a daily impact on manufacturing operations, we’d love to have you on our team.

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $62,300 - $86,000 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Ramsey, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Production Bonus Plan, which offers the potential to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regardingemployment_,_recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.