Production Supervisor (Welding)

Fortify Building Solutions; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Training & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lexington, TN seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations in a diverse team. You will coach weld shop staff, drive safety, quality and productivity, and partner with plant leadership to optimize staffing and costs.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, welding knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train employees

Responsibilities

• Facilitate manufacture of building products to meet production demands with quality and safety
• Lead day‑shift weld shop operations and manage welders to meet targets
• Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize staffing and control costs
• Hire, supervise, evaluate and replace staff to meet performance goals
• Develop and train employees for increasing responsibilities; drive 5S, cost reduction and quality improvements
• Assign personnel, oversee rotations, and maintain effective communication during shifts
• Ensure accurate paperwork related to line operation (logs, audits, corrective actions)
• Address urgent production or shipping needs while adhering to safety policies
• Promote safety, quality, delivery and cost goals; identify continuous process improvements
• Manage materials to reduce waste and support quality
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely job completions

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Production Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations within a diverse and talented manufacturing team. Beyond supervision, they also coach, resolve issues, train, and serve as a link between direct reports and upper management.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates the manufacture of building products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity
• Manage day-shift weld shop operations, leading and developing a team of welders and ensuring production targets and capacity goals are achieved.
• Collaborates with plant leadership to develop staffing guidelines, optimizing resource utilization while controlling costs.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and replaces staff as required to meet performance goals.
• Develops and trains employees for increasing responsibilities, conducts periodic evaluations, and holds safety and production meetings daily. Drives initiatives of 5S, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Assigns personnel, oversees rotations, and maintains effective communication during shift changes and troubleshooting.
• Ensures accurate completion of paperwork related to line operation, including logs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Readily addresses any urgent production or shipping requirements, even if it disrupts the regular workflow Knowledge and understanding of all safety polices and regulations and ability to address all unsafe acts and conditions.
• Administers policies fairly and consistently.
• Provides coaching and counselling to employees and corrective action when needed, following company guidelines.
• Promotes overall goals of company in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement. Uses data to improve and refine production process.
• Manages materials to reduce waste and support quality.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure timely job completions.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combines with the ability to educate and train employees in a production environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, monitor, and manage the work of others to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2-Year associate degree or a bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a weld shop environment, including MIG (GMAW) welding knowledge and a strong understanding of welding processes
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train employees on a regular basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting Capacity – ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Mobility – Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.
• Exposure – Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment. Noise Tolerance – High noise levels.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Address: 422 Kirby Dr, Lexington, TN 38351

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. The targeted base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 plus medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.