Senior Production Leader – Large-Scale Welding Fabrication

Ilocatum; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead a large-scale operation east of Des Moines, IA. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and on-time production by guiding frontline teams and eliminating obstacles.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing leadership experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, or heavy fabrication, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Expect multi-shift work and occasional overtime in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; manufacturing leadership matters more.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, heavy manufacturing or similar operations.
• Proven ability to lead through people and drive results in a high-volume setting.
• Willingness to work across multiple shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead people and production in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and productivity across the operation.
• Collaborate with frontline leaders to remove obstacles and keep production moving.
• Provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Team leadership

Problem solving

Welding

Fabrication

Assembly

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ilocatum is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead a large-scale operation east of Des Moines, IA. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and on-time production by guiding frontline teams and eliminating obstacles.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing leadership experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, or heavy fabrication, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Expect multi-shift work and occasional overtime in a demanding environment.