Fabrication Operations Supervisor - Lean Team Lead

Simpson Strong-Tie; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission

Benefits package

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leading manufacturer of structural connectors, seeks a proactive production leader in Columbus, OH to plan and coordinate daily operations across Fabrication, Maintenance, and Operations Support. You will ensure staffing, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to meet demanding production goals.

You will drive lean improvements, coach and develop staff, and manage performance while upholding safety and HR processes.

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience required
• College Degree or Technical School Certificate in Business preferred
• 5 years Related experience and/or training.
• 2 years leading or managing others
• Active Listening: The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking: The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Microsoft Office: The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Process Control Analysis: The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, S5, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the fabrication team to meet production and customer demands.
• Oversee the Maintenance and Operations Support functions.
• Lead, motivate, and support team members through effective performance management.
• Manage daily operations using the PDCA cycle and MDl framework; train and engage team members in Lean practices.
• Maintain highest safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Prioritize tasks to meet production goals and support inventory management.
• Review timecards and assist HR for staffing needs.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Written Comprehension

Oral Comprehension

Process Control Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Mathematics

Leadership

Education

1-year certificate from college or technical school

College Degree or Technical School Certificate in Business

5 years related experience and/or training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Connection

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leading manufacturer of structural connectors, seeks a proactive production leader in Columbus, OH to plan and coordinate daily operations across Fabrication, Maintenance, and Operations Support. You will ensure staffing, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to meet demanding production goals.

You will drive lean improvements, coach and develop staff, and manage performance while upholding safety and HR processes.