Production Supervisor - Metal Fab/Weld

Litania-Sports-Group-Gill-Athletics-Porter-Athletic-; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Litania Sports Group in Champaign, IL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily metal fabrication and welding operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork, overseeing welders, fabricators, and production staff.

The ideal candidate has strong metal fabrication/welding experience, leadership background, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues involving fabrication, welding, materials, and production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication (English)

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMPOWERING COACHES
WITH INNOVATIVE EQUIPMENT

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id:323

# of Openings:1

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.

• 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.

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.

Your hard work deserves more than a paycheck. We know you have needs and goals outside of work; have others who depend on you; and passions you'd like to pursue. That's why we offer so many benefits and extras to our employees, because we believe everyone here is family.

*Eligibility for paid time off and other benefits based on service requirement and part time/full time status.

Candidates may contact HR for detailed information on total rewards.