Supervisor, Production

Samuel, Son & Co.; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Company paid health and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

On the job training

PPE provided or reimbursed

On the job training

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Supervisor to lead fabrication and welding operations. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in manufacturing and demonstrate strong leadership and mechanical skills. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, evaluating outputs, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and emphasizes a commitment to a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of fabrication/welding experience.
• Experience as a lead person or supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of ASME codes and safety procedures.
• Strong math skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and assignments.
• Evaluate production estimates and outputs.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
• Supervise job projects from start to finish to ensure quality and safety.
• Inspect materials and equipment for defects; enforce quality standards.
• Maintain production data and generate management reports.
• Lead continuous improvement and safety initiatives; enforce SPVG policies.
• Oversee training, hiring actions, and performance development.
• Coordinate repairs and requisition materials as needed.

Skills

Fabrication/Welding experience

Leadership skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Weld machines

Power tools

Hand tools

MS Office / computer literacy

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and productivity bonus
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• On the job training

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirement and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Confer with other department supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish with leads, work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Plan, schedule and assign job projects to vessel plant employees, supervising all aspects of the project until completion to assure quality, efficiency and safety standards are met or surpassed in a timely manner.
• Inspect materials, products, and/or equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records and prepare management reports of production results.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality or efficiency.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment, parts or repair services.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and SBC. Discipline or recommend discipline as needed.
• Work with local Trainer for initial job training, cross training, and continued career development of personnel.
• Conducts new hire general shop/equipment safety training.
• Administers welding tests to assess skills of job applicants.
• Determine machinery and equipment malfunction and request assistance from the maintenance department.
• Sets up and operates machines/equipment to make test runs.
• Inspect work in progress and is responsible for the quality of products produced by 1st shift. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Responsible to ensure employees maintain clean and orderly work areas following all established safety rules and procedures.
• Actively support and lead safety committee efforts by participating in meetings, promoting employee engagement, and reinforcing a proactive, team-based safety culture.
• Support and lead NCR resolution efforts by investigating root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring timely closure in coordination with Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Accountable for leading continuous improvement efforts, including identifying root causes, implementing sustainable improvements, and monitoring results to ensure effectiveness.
• Enforce all SPVG policies.

Equipment Knowledge

• Tape measure, levels, calipers, micrometer, thread gauges, pressure gauges, ultrasonic thickness gauge, mill thickness gauge, pyrometer, and other measure & test equipment.
• Basic hand tools (both manual and power).
• Able to understand and operate weld machines
• Strong computer literacy.

Role Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines under pressure.
• Strong working knowledge of and commitment to all safety rules, regulations, and company policies; ability to model and enforce safe work practices.
• Minimum of four (4) years of fabrication/welding experience in a metal fabrication environment and three (3) years of successful experience as a lead person or supervisor, or an associate’s degree in a related field with 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical and operational proficiency in fabricator/welder responsibilities, including TIG, MIG, flux-core, sub-arc, and spot-welding techniques; ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and applicable ASME codes.
• Experience using power and hand tools, fork trucks, and overhead cranes in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills, including proficiency with fractions and decimals; ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Effective reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instructions and resolve issues with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to instruct, demonstrate, coach, and mentor employees in all aspects of their job duties and performance expectations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use software applications for communication, documentation, and administrative tasks.
• High degree of attention to detail.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing