Night Shift Steel Fabrication Supervisor — Lead & Optimize

BigTopUSA; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation allowance

Job summary

Big Top in Perry, Florida, seeks a Steel Fabrication Supervisor on the night shift to lead production, ensure quality, and uphold safety standards in a busy fabrication shop.

You will coordinate workflow, monitor timelines and mentoring staff, with focus on lean improvements and adherence to drawings and specs. This role reports to the day shift supervisor and requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous fabrication experience required; lead, supervisor, or equivalent shop leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a quality-driven manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, work orders, and specs to ensure alignment with project requirements and standards.
• Assigns daily work based on production priorities, equipment availability, material readiness, and delivery dates; monitors progress and adjusts resources.
• Ensures all night shift activities comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and best practices.
• Conducts in-process inspections to verify quality, accuracy, and conformance to drawings.
• Identifies potential delays and develops alternative plans to maintain timelines.
• Investigates non-conformance issues; performs root cause analyses and implements corrective actions.
• Trains new fabricators on shop expectations, equipment use, procedures, quality standards, safety practices, and processes; coordinates cross-training and coaching.
• Promotes engagement and teamwork while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Maintains accurate records of production output, labor hours, and material usage.
• Identifies and troubleshoots equipment issues; conducts repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated, serviced, and maintained per guidelines.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Read fabrication drawings

Analytical/problem-solving

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Forklift certification ready

ERP/MRP systems

Steel fabrication knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Big Top in Perry, Florida, seeks a Steel Fabrication Supervisor on the night shift to lead production, ensure quality, and uphold safety standards in a busy fabrication shop.

You will coordinate workflow, monitor timelines and mentoring staff, with focus on lean improvements and adherence to drawings and specs. This role reports to the day shift supervisor and requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and ability to troubleshoot equipment.