2nd Shift Welding Production Leader (MIG/TIG & Robotics)

Premier Global Links LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term Disability

AFLAC

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in the Welding Department, overseeing MIG, TIG, and robotic welding activities. The role focuses on meeting production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery goals while developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in manufacturing, strong welding knowledge, and a track record of improving productivity through Lean initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with welding exposure.
• 2+ years of production supervision experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production with primary oversight of welding operations.
• Manage MIG, TIG, and robotic welding activities and downstream production processes.
• Ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Balance labor and workflow to maintain throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Support weld quality initiatives, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, AWS, ASME, ISO, and company safety and quality requirements.
• Promote proper PPE use, safe welding practices, ventilation, and workplace safety.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop welders, operators, and production employees.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, waste reduction, workflow improvement, and cross-training.
• Identify opportunities to improve weld cell utilization, arc-on time, productivity, and reduce rework.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.
• Support equipment improvements and process enhancement projects.

Skills

Welding operations

Production supervision

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or trade school education

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in the Welding Department, overseeing MIG, TIG, and robotic welding activities. The role focuses on meeting production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery goals while developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in manufacturing, strong welding knowledge, and a track record of improving productivity through Lean initiatives