Value Stream Supervisor - Weld, GP

Baker Group; Sanford, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baker Company in Sanford, ME is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor for Weld & Grind/Polish. This hands-on leadership role will oversee welding and polish operations, develop welders, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience and at least five years of TIG welding plus supervisory experience. 1st shift hours are 6:50am to 3:10pm, Monday to Friday. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 USD per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Five years of TIG welding and supervisory experience is required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is preferred.
• Must be able to multitask and guide a team to actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of assigned employees including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Support plant teams with goal-setting and tracking for Continuous Improvement measures.
• Manage unscheduled equipment downtime and drive improvements to reduce downtime.
• Apply Lean tools to improve line capacity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Use KPIs to drive operations and improve processes.
• Coordinate safety, training, and production standards across the department.
• Mentor teams to solve problems and eliminate waste.

Skills

TIG welding

Supervisory experience

Lean knowledge

Strong communication

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Full Time Regular Sanford, ME, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Join The Baker Company as our Value Stream Supervisor - Weld & Grind/Polish and lead a team that takes pride in building products that make a difference. At The Baker Company, we manufacture high-quality, American-made laboratory and clean air equipment used in scientific research and healthcare. In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll oversee welding and grind/polishing operations, support and develop skilled welders, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality, craftsmanship, and safety. If you’re an experienced welding professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and taking pride in work that has a purpose, we’d love to have you join our team in Sanford, Maine.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of assigned employees including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assist and support plant teams (Value Stream Supervisor and Team Leads) with goal-setting and tracking for Continuous Improvement measures.
• Manage unscheduled equipment down time.
• Select and apply appropriate Continuous Improvement tools aimed at improving line capacity, production line efficiency and process reliability.
• Use KPIs to drive the operation and improve the process.
• Support the capital plan and execute against those plans by achieving compliance to schedule targets.
• Create control plans for improvement efforts such that the improvements gained are sustainable.
• Facilitate, train and mentor effective teams to solve problems and eliminate waste.
• Mentor and coach teams on Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and recommend process changes and employee training to meet and maintain compliance.
• Work with production teams to effectively identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Establish, communicate and reapply agreed upon best practices.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g. training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, etc.)
• Assist in managing inventory to ensure appropriate levels are maintained and material movement is being tracked and transferred accurately.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Direct and monitor department leads to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Act as a liaison between departments to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Assist in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
• Reinforce associate’s awareness of keeping the customer’s end use and needs in mind with every task they do.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
• Other duties as required by supervision.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have physical capabilities commensurate with the job’s requirements
• Must have a high safety awareness of self, others and surrounding environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Five years of TIG welding and supervisory experience required
• Basic computer skills – but not limited MS Office
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to guide a team to collectively create actionable solutions
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, plus possess strong negotiation skills to be successful in this position
• Experience with Lean

SHIFT:1st Shift = 6:50am-3:10pm, Monday-Friday

Relocation and employment sponsorship are not offered.

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. The Baker Company considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.