Production Supervisor - Metal Fab/Weld

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

STD, LTD

401(k) with Company Match up to 6%

Job summary

Litania Sports Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st shift in metal fabrication and welding. You will lead welders, fabricators, and production staff to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in metal fabrication or welding with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or industrial manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, and shop operations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to work in a drug-free workplace and pass required screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welders, fabricators, and production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing, and production schedules within the metal fabrication and welding departments.
• Monitor fabrication and welding operations to ensure compliance with specifications, quality requirements, and production deadlines.
• Ensure proper implementation of welding procedures, fabrication standards, and quality control processes.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, including safe operation of welding and fabrication equipment.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on welding techniques, fabrication processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Metal fabrication

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift (Metal Fabrication & Welding)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily metal fabrication and welding operations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. This position supervises production employees, coordinates workflow, and ensures fabrication and welding schedules are completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.

As a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, the Production Supervisor will provide hands‑on leadership within a fast‑paced fabrication environment, supporting welders, fabricators, and production personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in metal fabrication, welding processes, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welders, fabricators, and production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing, and production schedules within the metal fabrication and welding departments.
• Monitor fabrication and welding operations to ensure compliance with specifications, quality requirements, and production deadlines.
• Ensure proper implementation of welding procedures, fabrication standards, and quality control processes.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, including safe operation of welding and fabrication equipment.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on welding techniques, fabrication processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues involving fabrication, welding, materials, and production flow.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes and resolve production challenges.
• Conduct routine inspections of fabricated components and finished products to verify quality standards are met.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, timecard approvals, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
• Ensure materials, tooling, consumables, and equipment are available to support production requirements.
• Maintain production, labor, quality, and operational records and prepare reports as needed.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, waste reduction efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or industrial manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, and shop operations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass required screenings.

Preferred

• Conversational Spanish.
• Experience supervising fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality standards, weld inspections, and fabrication best practices.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work around welding equipment, fabrication machinery, forklifts, cranes, and hand tools.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and typical manufacturing conditions.
• Frequent communication using radios and other communication devices.

Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: 1st Shift
Monday - Friday
Overtime as required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.