Fabrication Supervisor

Air Distribution Limited; Sanford (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trion IAQ, a business of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks a Fabrication Production Supervisor to lead operations at its Sanford, NC plant. You will supervise fabrication cells, coordinate safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include planning workloads, directing daily work, maintaining 5S and standard work, and mentoring hourly staff. Strong reading of drawings, GD&T, and ERP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production supervision in metal fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints with GD&T.
• Experience with ERP/production scheduling systems.
• Strong communication and leadership across shifts.
• Applied math and problem solving on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication operations (press brake, laser, saw, forming, welding).
• Plan, assign, direct work to meet schedules and delivery goals.
• Ensure safety, 5S, standard work, and PPE compliance.
• Monitor output, first-pass yield, and appearance; reduce scrap.
• Coordinate maintenance and tooling readiness with Maintenance/Engineering.
• Review travelers/routers and verify parts meet specs before release.
• Collaborate with Quality, Materials, and Planning for flow and constraints.
• Coach and develop hourly team members; conduct performance reviews.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supervision

Metal fabrication

Reading blueprints

GD&T

ERP systems

MS Office

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Press brake

Laser/turret punch

Shearing/forming

Welding equipment

Job description

Trion IAQ, a business of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Fabrication Production Supervisor for our Sanford, NC facility. Founded in 1947, Trion specializes in high‑performance, sustainable indoor air quality solutions—including air cleaners, electronic air filters, humidifiers, and industrial air scrubbers—serving commercial spaces, industrial plants, and healthcare environments. This role leads day‑to‑day operations in the fabrication area, supervising people, workflow, equipment, and cell performance to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Supervisor maintains a strong floor presence, ensures standard work and 5S, coordinates maintenance, and partners cross‑functionally (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials) to support on‑time delivery and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily operations for fabrication cells (press brake, laser/turret punch, saw, forming, welding, and staging).
• Plan, assign, and direct work to meet production schedules and on‑time delivery; balance labor across cells and manage overtime as needed.
• Ensure safe operations and compliance with all company policies; reinforce 5S, standard work, and proper PPE usage.
• Monitor output, first‑pass yield, and product appearance; drive corrective actions to reduce scrap and rework.
• Coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance with Maintenance and Engineering; verify equipment readiness and tooling availability.
• Review travelers/routers, prints, and work instructions; verify parts meet specification prior to release to downstream processes.
• Partner with Quality on non‑conforming material (MRB), root‑cause/corrective action, and containment activities.
• Collaborate with Materials/Planning to sequence work, manage WIP, and minimize changeovers and bottlenecks.
• Coach, train, and develop hourly team members; provide timely feedback, performance reviews, and fair accountability in partnership with HR.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (e.g., setup reduction, material flow, 5S).

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of production supervision in a metal fabrication environment (sheet metal preferred).
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes: press brake, laser/turret punch, shearing & forming. (Knowledge of machining & welding processes a plus.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints and apply basic GD&T to production checks.(Experience with configured drawing is a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP/production scheduling systems.
• Applied math and practical problem‑solving (percentages, proportions, basic algebra/geometry).
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and communicate effectively across shifts and functions.

Preferred

• Experience in HVAC or indoor air quality product manufacturing.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience (5S, standard work, visual management, basic problem‑solving).
• Exposure to welding certifications, fixture design, and setup reduction in high‑mix/low‑volume environments.

This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, sheet‑metal fabrication equipment, and moderate to high noise. The role requires routine time on the production floor and adherence to PPE requirements. Employees may be required to stand for extended periods and lift or move materials consistent with fabrication operations (up to 50 lbs). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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