Metalwork Lead - Hands-On Supervisor, Welding & Fabrication

Keystone Distinction Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Avoca, IA is seeking a hands-on Metalwork Lead to guide welding and fabrication teams, ensuring safe, efficient production that meets customer expectations. You will provide direction, drive continuous improvement, and foster teamwork on a on-site production floor.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent with manufacturing and supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with ERP systems and production

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Large ERP system and production scheduling experience preferred.
• Hands-on leader who inspires trust and respect, values teamwork, and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations in the welding and fabrication area.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer shipment dates are met.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate labor requirements, support cross-training, and develop employees.
• Uphold Quality and EHS policies, ISO Quality System standards, and core values.
• Act as a working supervisor when needed and assist team members with daily duties.
• Work with planners to create schedule timelines and departmental workloads.
• Develop process plans covering people, resources, equipment, and floor space.
• Plan material flow and physical layout to complete work efficiently and on schedule.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment, and product quality.
• Coordinate labor demand, including overtime, to meet changing schedule needs.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist workers in problem-solving
• Verify accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing inputs for quality compliance
• Communicate product or design changes to ensure consistent future output
• Initiate and sustain 5S, Lean, and other continuous improvement programs
• Drive cross-training to build workforce versatility and an agile work center
• Conduct monthly department safety inspections and submit accident/near-miss reports
• Issue timely performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when needed
• Interview, hire, train, plan/assign work, appraise performance, reward, and discipline employees (supervise 0-20 team members)

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Production scheduling

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group in Avoca, IA is seeking a hands-on Metalwork Lead to guide welding and fabrication teams, ensuring safe, efficient production that meets customer expectations. You will provide direction, drive continuous improvement, and foster teamwork on a on-site production floor.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent with manufacturing and supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with ERP systems and production