Hollow Metal Supervisor

Cook & Boardman, LLC; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead hollow metal production. You will supervise machine shop, setup, welding, grinding and paint teams, ensure on-time production and quality, and enforce safety standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing material flow, scheduling, training new associates, and maintaining equipment and inventory accuracy through cycle counts and processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years in commercial door/hardware or production environment preferred.
• Ability to read measurements and use a tape measure.
• Willingness to work overtime and maintain safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hollow metal production areas including machine shop, setup, welding, grinding and paint.
• Monitor material flow and ensure quality, accuracy and efficiency at all stages.
• Oversee daily production schedules and adjust to meet deadlines.
• Supervise foremen and shop associates; coordinate workloads and shipments.
• Maintain equipment and ensure preventative maintenance is current.
• Enforce safe work practices and train new associates.

Skills

Warehouse manufacturing knowledge

Team player

Detail-oriented

Judgment under supervision

Safety awareness

Reading tape measure

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Wrenches

Cordless drills

Job description

The Shop Supervisor leads, directs, and supervises hollow metal production/operations. This includes supervising the performance of hollow metal production associates while implementing and enforcing processes to meet production quota, quality control requirements and product shipment deadlines. The Shop Supervisor must also actively work to improve inventory accuracy through rigorous inventory control processes, regular cycle counts and waste reduction. The Shop Supervisor is the primary contact for enforcing safe work practices for the hollow metal shop.

Essential Functions

• Supervises all areas of hollow metal production including, Machine Shop, Setup, Welding, Grinding and Paint.
• Monitors material flow through the hollow metal shop, including receiving of raw materials, fabrication, storage and shipping; assuring quality, accuracy and efficiency at all points.
• Monitors production schedules and oversees daily hollow metal production and fabrication; adjusts production schedule as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Supervises all foreman and hollow metal shop associates
• Coordinates and assigns workload(s); Coordinates shipments with shipping department
• Monitors equipment maintenance; ensuring preventative maintenance is always current and equipment is in good working order.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate shop supplies.
• Responsible for logging completion dates in Job Master and ensuring timely completion of job folders.
• Communicates with management, via email or phone conversations, in a clear and professional manner.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Keeps accurate attendance records and maintains a productive work environment
• Responsible for training and communicating job expectations to new hollow metal shop associates.
• Assist with performance appraisals and coaching.
• Responsible for opening the building on work days and closing/locking all doors at the end of the work day including perimeter doors and air compressor room doors.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy, efficiency and safety while ensuring quality standards
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience with the commercial door and hardware industry, required
• Current and valid US driver’s license preferred
• At least 1 year prior experience in a fast paced production/manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of warehouse manufacturing
• Able to work as a team and at times independently, as well as follow directions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, completing multiple duties with accuracy, shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment and prioritize with minimal supervision
• Basic hand and power tools including: hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and cordless drills
• Knowledge of proper safety practices when handling products, tools and power equipment
• Ability to read and interpret basic mathematical measurements and effectively read and use a tape measure
• Able to work overtime as needed, arriving to work on time and with reliable transportation to and from work
• Detail-oriented

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for much of the day. Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds.

Work Environment

Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.