Fabrication Supervisor

Safran Group

Gainesville (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran Group is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor in Texas to oversee fabrication operations, manage production schedules, allocate manpower, and ensure safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes training and maintaining high morale within the fabrication department.

The position requires leadership, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to work independently to meet production goals while upholding safety regulations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains an optimum flow of production through the department or work cell.
Actively promotes safety in all aspects in the department or work cell.
Provides training to all employees and ensures each one understands job responsibilities.
Cross-trains employees for added efficiency.
Develops and maintains strong communications with all employees; handles complaints and pre-grievances.
Supervises labor and material to maintain a positive variance against standards.
Involves employees in corrective action to achieve high quality.
Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts and methods for continuous improvement.
Maintains high workmanship quality and takes responsibility for duties.

Skills

Leadership

MRP knowledge

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MAPICS

Job description

Fabrication Supervisor

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-185731

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager

Job title

Fabrication Supervisor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Supervises fabrication operations to ensure optimal performance of the fabrication department and/or commodity work cell. Manages production schedules, manpower allocation, and cost and safety standards. Ensure quality standards, employee training and high employee morale in the fabrication department. Makes sure the employees have the necessary tools and training to help them perform their duties. Must work independently ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety regulations.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Maintains an optimum flow of production through the department or work cell.
B) Actively promotes safety in all aspects in the department or work cell.
C) Provides training to all employees and ensures each one understands his or her job responsibilities. Cross-trains employees for added efficiency.
D) Develops and maintains strong positive communications and working relations with all employees. Ensures all complaints and pre-grievances are thoroughly handled with each employee.
E) Supervises labor and material to maintain a positive variance against standards.
F) Actively involves all employees in taking corrective action to achieve high levels of product quality to meet and exceed quality standards.
G) Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department or work cell.
H) Maintains a high quality of workmanship and assumes responsibility for work performed in assigned duties.
I) Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualification Requirements-

A. Education & Qualification-

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

(Acquired through previous jobs, assignments, responsibilities, etc. including language capabilities.) i.e.:
At least three years of experience in production processes, machinery, and equipment related to sheet metal fabrication, plastic forming technology, foam and adhesive/upholstery assembly, welding applications, and/or metalworking technology.

C. Professional Skills-

Must have knowledge of MRP systems, scheduling, and blueprints. .
Must have knowledge of bargaining agreement or willingness to learn.
Must be computer literate.
MAPICS experience preferred.
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
Ability to read and review written communication.
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-