Production Supervisor-Fabrication & Paint (1st shift)

Standard Iron; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Standard Iron, a long-standing contract manufacturer, invites applications for a Production Supervisor role in Thomson, GA. Lead fabrication and powder coat paint teams, oversee daily production, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and quality departments to meet customer commitments.

The position requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in fabrication, metal manufacturing, powder coating, painting, or related processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in fast-paced production
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing production demands
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation
• Proficient with basic computer programs and manufacturing systems
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and meet physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support employees in fabrication and powder coat paint to promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and high performance.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery expectations.
• Assign work, monitor performance, provide direction, and ensure staff have training and resources to perform their jobs.
• Promote and enforce safety policies while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards; investigate quality concerns and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise fabrication processes and ensure adherence to procedures and production requirements.
• Oversee powder coat and paint preparation to ensure proper part prep, finishing, quality, and flow.
• Identify production issues, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement; develop and implement effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency; engage employees.
• Train, coach, and develop staff; identify cross-training and skill development opportunities.
• Provide regular feedback, address attendance and performance concerns per policy.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and production demands while maintaining safety and quality.
• Maintain clear communication with employees, management, production control, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to maintain efficient workflow and minimize delays.
• Complete production reports, employee documentation, timekeeping approvals, and other records accurately and on time.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Employee supervision

Safety leadership

Quality management

Fabrication oversight

Powder coat oversight

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Training & development

Performance management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Department coordination

Reporting & documentation

Job description

Position Summary

Standard Iron has been a leader in contract manufacturing for over 90 years, delivering quality products and innovative solutions to customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to our Core Values of Commitment To Our People, To Our Customers & To Action.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Range: $66,000-85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Schedule:

• Full-time position
• Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM & Friday- 7:00-11:00AM
• Additional hours as needed to support production requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and support employees in the fabrication and powder coat paint departments to promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and high performance.
• Production Planning: Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery expectations are met.
• Employee Supervision: Assign work, monitor performance, provide direction, and ensure employees have the training, resources, and support needed to perform their jobs successfully.
• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Quality Management: Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards. Investigate quality concerns and work with team members to implement corrective actions.
• Fabrication Oversight: Supervise fabrication processes and ensure employees follow established procedures, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Powder Coat Paint Oversight: Oversee powder coat and paint preparation processes to ensure proper part preparation, finishing, quality, and production flow.
• Problem Solving: Identify production issues, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Work with employees and other departments to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Training & Development: Train, coach, and develop employees while identifying opportunities for cross-training and skill development.
• Performance Management: Provide regular feedback, recognize positive performance, and address attendance, performance, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Multi-Tasking & Prioritization: Effectively manage multiple priorities, production challenges, and employee needs while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and customer commitments.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with employees, management, production control, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments.
• Department Coordination: Work closely with other supervisors and departments to maintain efficient workflow and minimize production delays.
• Reporting & Documentation: Complete production reports, employee documentation, timekeeping approvals, and other required records accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience: Experience in fabrication, metal manufacturing, powder coating, painting, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve issues in a fast-paced production environment.
• Multi-Tasking: Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and changing production demands.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with basic computer programs and manufacturing systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the physical requirements of the position.

What You Bring

• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• A hands-on, team-oriented approach to supervision
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A commitment to safety and maintaining a positive work environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• A focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and achieving results

Why Join Standard Iron?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• A stable, team-oriented workplace focused on safety and quality
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on production, employee development, and operational success