Production Lead, Fabrication & Welding

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Custom Fabrication Department, overseeing welders, metal assemblers, and wood product assemblers.

This hands-on leadership role manages production scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce management to meet on-time delivery and quality goals. You will coordinate across welding, fabrication, assembly, and woodworking operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and ISO compliance while

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor allocation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate labor and capacity across welding, assembly, and wood product departments
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ISO standards
• Track key metrics including productivity, rework, scrap, and training
• Maintain inventory accuracy and reduce material waste
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow and productivity
• Support equipment maintenance and safe operation of production machinery

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Labor allocation

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Welding/Fabrication

Woodworking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Custom Fabrication Department, overseeing welders, metal assemblers, and wood product assemblers.

This hands-on leadership role manages production scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce management to meet on-time delivery and quality goals. You will coordinate across welding, fabrication, assembly, and woodworking operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and ISO compliance while