Welding & Fabrication Supervisor — Lead Production

Ameri-Force, Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameri-Force, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production plans and supervise staff. You will train, onboard, and evaluate employees, ensure quality and safety standards, and coordinate with other departments to secure materials and staffing.

You will monitor production progress, manage attendance and performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and 5S practices. This full-time role requires leadership and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in related area.
• Proven experience solving problems and navigating ambiguity.
• Team player mentality.
• Understand and use basic blueprints.
• Understand and use basic math.
• Tig and Mig welding experience (preferred).
• Previous experience as a supervisor or lead (preferred).
• JD Edwards and Excel (preferred).
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Utilize employee resources and equipment to achieve production plans and schedules within a specified timeframe.
• Train, inform, and onboard employees to specific procedures, processes and objective of department stressing and promoting quality and safety standards.
• Complete 45-day, 90-day, and annual employee reviews accurately according to the performance criteria and in a timely manner; ensure employee signs off on reviews within a timely manner.
• Maintain production, required personnel attendance, right-to-know and training records and other records pertaining to the department.
• Partner with other departments in coordinating raw materials, parts, assemblies, completed units and staffing.
• Direct employee problems to the appropriate authorities for assistance, resolution and response.
• Continually evaluate workflow and processes, and further recommend more efficient and effective procedures to minimize costs.
• Manage employee performance and attendance providing real time, honest feedback.
• Participate in weekly supervisory meetings to increase and maintain up-to-date communications and relay pertinent information to departmental employees.
• Update manufacturing manager on progress of production plans and schedules.
• Administer work rules, regulations and disciplinary action when necessary, observing and practicing safety procedures and policies.
• Insure TDD, drawing and specification information is current to all production W/O’s.
• Documents all drawing and BOM discrepancies. Submits drawing redlines and BOM issues to the engineering group.
• Utilizes problem solving techniques and QA resources when product defects are recognized.
• Ensure all company policies, procedures, and safety objectives are followed. Report all findings.
• Identify shortages and communicate in writing weekly shortfalls to purchasing.
• Communicate production pending information with the Master Scheduler and production team.
• Continually seek improvements for all 5S and lean manufacturing objectives.
• Continual input for improvement of production processes effecting product flow and throughput.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM or Friday - Sunday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Team player

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Ameri-Force, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production plans and supervise staff. You will train, onboard, and evaluate employees, ensure quality and safety standards, and coordinate with other departments to secure materials and staffing.

You will monitor production progress, manage attendance and performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and 5S practices. This full-time role requires leadership and hands-on problem solving.