Shop Welding Supervisor

Steele Solutions Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career growth and development

Job summary

Steele Solutions Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily welding and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will coach teams, balance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and own production schedules.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, safety focus, and experience in welding/fabrication environments, with a record of driving efficiencies and teamwork across departments to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of welding and/or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading welders or fabrication teams strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a custom fabrication, structural steel, or heavy manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to welding and production team members.
• Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through training, communication, and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Assign and prioritize work effectively to maximize labor utilization and departmental performance.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment availability to meet production objectives.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment within assigned production areas.
• Address employee attendance concerns, call-ins, and workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
• Take ownership of production schedules and departmental performance.
• Participate in workforce planning and provide recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, and space requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and other departments to ensure timely production and issue resolution.
• Monitor production metrics and take corrective actions when performance expectations are not met.
• Support employee development through training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and recognition activities.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Measurement

Forklift

Overhead crane

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Why Steele Solutions?

At Steele Solutions, we build more than structures. We build careers. As a leader in the design and manufacturing of steel work platforms, mezzanines, and material handling solutions, we help customers maximize space and improve operational efficiency across a wide range of industries.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster a culture built on safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact on our operations. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a team, influence production performance, and grow your career with a company that values innovation and craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing daily manufacturing operations within the welding department. This role oversees production employees, ensures schedules are met, maintains quality standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a safe and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, solve problems, and balance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to welding and production team members.
• Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through training, communication, and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Assign and prioritize work effectively to maximize labor utilization and departmental performance.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment availability to meet production objectives.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment within assigned production areas.
• Address employee attendance concerns, call-ins, and workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
• Take ownership of production schedules and departmental performance.
• Participate in workforce planning and provide recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, and space requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and other departments to ensure timely production and issue resolution.
• Monitor production metrics and take corrective actions when performance expectations are not met.
• Support employee development through training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and recognition activities.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of welding and/or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading welders or fabrication teams strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a custom fabrication, structural steel, or heavy manufacturing environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience working with production schedules and manufacturing metrics.Ability to accurately use measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred.
• Experience operating overhead cranes preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, procedures, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and vendors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries direct supervisory responsibility for day shift welding personnel. Responsibilities include:

• Training and coaching employees.
• Assigning and directing work.
• Conducting performance evaluations.
• Managing employee accountability and attendance.
• Recognizing employee achievements.
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues.
• Supporting hiring and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands and arms to handle materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leadership.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing environment requiring close, distance, peripheral, and color vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position is based in a manufacturing and welding environment. Team members are frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment, noise, sparks, and welding operations. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye and hearing protection, must be worn at all times in designated areas.

Steele Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development