Fabrication Supervisor 2nd Shift

Ascent Professional Services; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Company Paid Dental

Company Paid Vision

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

and more

Job summary

Ascent Professional Services is hiring a Fabrication Supervisor for the 2nd shift (2PM-10PM) in Waukesha, WI. You will supervise the production area, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while hands-on on the floor for 30% of the time.

You will lead up to 12 direct reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives, coaching staff and coordinating with support functions to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Fast-paced environment; strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production area including lasers, burn tables, saw, brake press, and material handlers.
• Schedule production activities and manage inventory to improve production and quality.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and staff development.
• Ensure parts are produced error-free.
• Participate in interviews and select staff; monitor performance and attendance.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery goals.
• Foster trust and positive morale; participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen events.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Multitasking

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Our manufacturing client in Waukesha, WI are seeking a Direct Hired 2nd shift (2PM-10PM) Fabrication Supervisor. In this role you will be a key team member responsible for overseeing the production, product quality and safety within an assigned production area (Lasers, Burn Tables, Saw, Brake Press and Material Handlers) with up to 12 direct reports. This is a working supervisor role; 70% managing and 30% working on the production floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Schedule production activities and maintain inventory to increase production and quality
• Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and staff development
• Ensure parts are made error free
• Participate in interviews and selection of employees for assigned bay. Evaluate employee performance; counsel and discipline employees as necessary and monitor time and attendance
• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery are met
• Create and maintain atmosphere of trust and positive morale
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events

Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read blueprints
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to multitask on a variety of projects
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events a plus

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing OR Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package after 30 days of employment that includes:

• Medical
• Company Paid Dental
• Company Paid Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• and more