Assistant Manager Manufacturing

Groe Advisors LLC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Groe Advisors LLC is seeking a seasoned manufacturing supervisor with a strong background in TIG welding (GTAW) of stainless-steel tubing and piping, particularly in high-purity or cryogenic applications. The role demands leadership of welding and fabrication teams, process improvement, and strict adherence to quality standards.

Successful candidates will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in supervisory/managerial role.
• Extensive hands-on GTAW TIG welding of stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily manufacturing operations to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Supervise welders, assemblers, fabricators, and production technicians.
• Coordinate labor assignments to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor workflow and identify bottlenecks affecting production.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

TIG welding (GTAW)

Engineering drawings

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in manufacturing/engineering welding tech

AWS welding certifications

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position requires a strong manufacturing background with extensive knowledge of TIG welding of stainless-steel tubing and piping, preferably within high-purity, pressure vessel, cryogenic, or vacuum-insulated applications. Candidates should possess proven leadership capabilities and prior experience supervising manufacturing personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in managing daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Supervise welders, assemblers, fabricators, and production technicians.
• Coordinate labor assignments to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor workflow and identify bottlenecks that affect production performance.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development activities.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Welding & Fabrication Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on TIG welding of stainless-steel tubing, piping, and fabricated assemblies.
• Review welding procedures and ensure adherence to approved work instructions.
• Evaluate weld quality and workmanship standards.
• Troubleshoot welding-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding specifications, quality requirements, and customer standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to maintain compliance with company quality procedures.
• Verify proper documentation of manufacturing and inspection activities.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO quality requirements and internal manufacturing procedures.

Operational Improvement

• Assist in developing and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Monitor production metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in equipment maintenance planning and capital equipment evaluations.
• Support inventory management and material flow improvements.

Safety

• Promote adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety observations and participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure employees maintain safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) welding stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with vacuum-insulated or cryogenic piping systems.
• Experience with orbital welding processes.
• AWS welding certifications.
• Familiarity with ASME pressure piping and pressure vessel requirements.
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Welding Technology, or related field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• You have responsibility for other team members who report directly to you.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
• The employee will be required to move around the office and warehouse areas.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to occasionally work nights and weekend work.