Production Supervisor

Victaulic Company; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cookeville, Tennessee. You will own the floor, guide a team of welders and fabricators, and partner with QA, Maintenance and Planning to meet throughput, quality and safety targets. Expect hands-on leadership on a busy shop floor.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, KPI ownership, and development of direct reports, with accountability for daily performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on the production floor to achieve throughput and quality targets.
• Provide technical guidance in welding methods and equipment use.
• Maintain 5S/visual management and safety compliance on shift.

Skills

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Cranes

Cutting tools

Molding presses

Job description

Job Description VICTAULIC Production Supervisor Cookeville, Tennessee Full-Time (Exempt) Operations Not provided

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let’s Build a Better World Together. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars: We build from within. We stand behind our people. We foster an environment for constant learning. We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll own the floor — leading a team of skilled production and welding employees and taking accountability for the people, the numbers, and the day-to-day decisions that drive throughput, quality, and safety every shift. You’ll work closely with Production Managers, QA, Maintenance, and planning and materials teams to keep your area running to standard, develop the bench beneath you, and represent the heartbeat of the floor to leadership. This is an opportunity to lead where welding craftsmanship meets data-driven decision-making, with real ownership over your area’s performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

Own the core manufacturing KPIs for your area — schedule adherence, daily attainment/throughput, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Work in Process (WIP) — and speak plainly to what's driving the numbers. Use basic data analytics to spot trends and turn that insight into daily decisions and corrective action. Provide day-to-day direction for welding and pipe fit-up operations to meet quality and production goals. Offer technical guidance in welding methods, techniques, and equipment use, and review work orders and drawings for accuracy. Own first-line quality in your area — flag non-conformances, coordinate with QA on weld quality standards, and keep the area audit-ready. Evaluate equipment condition, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate with maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment. Drive continuous improvement — identify efficiency initiatives, maintain 5S/visual management standards, and participate in improvement events like FEM and summits. Partner with planners and materials teams to manage inventory and keep parts available. Assure a safe working environment; investigate and document workplace injuries and incidents promptly. Supervise hourly employees, monitor work habits, and apply the employee handbook and disciplinary process consistently. Present team status, KPI performance, and improvement updates clearly to leadership and peers, and elevate issues promptly. Support the development of direct reports — including growing a Lead to absorb daily execution tasks — and contribute to quarterly performance evaluations.

WHAT YOU BRING

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloy metals (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW). Ability to read blueprints and drawings, check dimensions, and allocate resources effectively. Detail‑oriented with strong math skills and a mechanical mindset. Comfortable operating and understanding welding equipment and related manufacturing tools (e.g., cranes, cutting tools, molding presses). Clear communicator with leadership qualities, team spirit, and a strong sense of accountability. Comfortable working in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as a daily working tool. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on an active production floor, with PPE compliance required throughout the shift.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification. Working familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Qlik and Mendix for production and materials data. Comfort using AI-based tools to support reporting, analysis, and communication. Hands‑on ability to perform or demonstrate core production and welding tasks alongside your team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Build A Better Career Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Build A Better Future Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Build A Better You Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another
• Build A Better World Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process. Let’s Build a Better World Together. victaulic.com/careers Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the world’s most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.