Fabrication Supervisor

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY seeks an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to lead a production team. The role focuses on safe, efficient fabrication operations and adherence to ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards.

You will coach staff, optimize processes, monitor KPIs, manage equipment performance, and coordinate with leadership to address issues and drive continuous improvement including 5S and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and improving performance.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes and methods.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards and compliance.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Excellent problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Effective documentation and communication of production information.
• Experience with 5S and safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safe work practices and PPE usage.
• Oversee physical activities and tasks up to 50 pounds.
• Review production jobs and schedules for data and specs.
• Plan production operations and establish priorities.
• Explain job details to staff before assigning tasks.
• Review reports and resolve issues to minimize delays and costs.
• Meet KPIs and production needs; ensure equipment performance.
• Establish production and quality control standards with team.
• Drive continuous process improvements including 5S and safety.
• Document activities and communicate solutions across the org.

Skills

People management

Fabrication processes

Quality standards

Physical supervision

Problem-solving

Documentation/communication

5S/safety initiatives

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to lead and manage our production team in Bowling Green, KY. The ideal candidate will be an expert in managing people and ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality fabrication operations in compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all safe work practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform and oversee constant physical activity throughout the shift, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision tasks, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying forging products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Review production jobs and schedules to determine product data such as types, quantities, and specifications.
• Plan production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes, methods, and workforce requirements.
• Meet with managers and shift leaders to explain job details prior to assigning tasks to production staff.
• Review production and operation reports, resolve operational and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Manage all processes to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and production needs.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operational performance and collaborate with personnel to establish production and quality control standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and implement 5S and safety improvements.
• Document production activities and problems, communicating solutions effectively across all organizational levels.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven expertise in managing people and leading production teams.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes and manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards and ability to ensure compliance.
• Ability to perform and supervise physically demanding tasks safely and efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve operational and maintenance issues.
• Strong communication skills to effectively document and share production information.
• Experience with 5S methodology and safety improvement initiatives.

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions