Manufacturing Supervisor

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead operations in Richmond, Virginia. The role includes optimizing production flow, ensuring product quality, and supervising a crew. Ideal candidates will have over five years of manufacturing supervision experience and expertise in plumbing and pipefitting. Benefits include competitive pay, career development, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Sheetmetal fabrication practices and SMACNA standards.
• Knowledge of current IBC and OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services performed in accordance with company practices.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations with assigned staff.
• Monitor product quality by enforcing inspection standards.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and enhance safety policies.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Plumbing

Medical gas trade knowledge

LEAN manufacturing principles

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Production management

Job description

Join a team that builds excellence from the ground up. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated crew, optimize production flow, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor—all while developing people and processes that make a lasting difference.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive pay
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Ensure that all services are performed in accordance with company practices through the effective management of employees and materials
• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations as assigned to Supervisors, Mechanics, Apprentices, and Helpers
• Ensure product quality by enforcing inspection standards, performing audits and promoting a lean mindset
• Monitor and control productivity, manpower, and tools to ensure efficient and effective use of departmental resources and provide oversight of all inventory activities
• Monitor and control the implementation of safety policies and the adherence thereof; conduct and document weekly safety meetings; attend safety and accident review meetings in an effort to continuously enhance current safety policies and employee practices
• Ensure all employees have the skills, training, and qualifications to complete assigned tasks
• Retrain and discipline employees in violation of company policy or standard

You should have:

• Minimum of five years of experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• A strong pipefitting, welding grade, plumbing and medical gas trade knowledge
• Knowledge of Sheetmetal fabrication practices and SMACNA standards
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work).
• Demonstrate proven success in driving projects to completion with zero-tolerance and technical guidelines
• Possess excellent mechanical, administrative, and analytical skills
• Ability to use current technology (i.e., laptop computer, tablet and smartphone)
• Possess knowledge of current IBC and OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with internal and external customers
• Possess production management skills including the ability to visualize, plan, and execute goals

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