Welding Operations 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

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.