Welding Production Lead - Day/Night Shift Rotation

Futaba North America Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Bonus after 90 days

Paid Plant shutdown twice a year

9 Paid Holidays

6 Days Paid Sick Time

Two weeks vacation after one year

Job summary

The Futaba North America Group is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead welding operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality output. You will plan, direct and coordinate production activities while developing high-performing teams and meeting productivity goals.

Rotate monthly between day and night shifts to support business needs; strong problem‑solving and coaching skills are essential for continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in production operations and supervising teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Effective communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to lead problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Plex or similar manufacturing systems preferred.
• Commitment to environmental and workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate welding production activities to meet customer and quality goals.
• Lead safety, audits, Kaizen, and 8-step problem solving.
• Monitor KPIs, scrap, and overtime planning; adjust manpower as needed.
• Coach team leads; manage shift start-ups and daily meetings.
• Ensure training needs are addressed and maintain reports.

Skills

Production operations

Team leadership

Safety standards

Quality standards

Coaching skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Plex

Job description

The Futaba North America Group is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead welding operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality output. You will plan, direct and coordinate production activities while developing high-performing teams and meeting productivity goals.

Rotate monthly between day and night shifts to support business needs; strong problem‑solving and coaching skills are essential for continuous improvement and team development.