Welding Production Lead — Lean & Safety Focus

FIC America; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA (Healthcare, Dep Care, Transit)

401(k) match

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Vacation, Holidays & Personal Days

Job summary

FIC America Corp. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the Welding department to coordinate activities of Team Leaders and employees under the Production Manager.

You will develop short- and mid-term plans, analyze on-site data to root cause issues, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes lean manufacturing, overtime readiness, and staff development to follow standard work instructions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired but not required.
• Willing to cross-train and work overtime.
• HS Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production, welding, and Team Leaders.
• Develop short- to mid-term plans to meet business goals.
• Ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement focus.
• Support lean manufacturing and efficiency initiatives.
• Track labor, materials, and production output; address challenges.
• Prepare departmental reports and maintain records.
• Train and develop employees to follow standard work procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

FIC America Corp. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the Welding department to coordinate activities of Team Leaders and employees under the Production Manager.

You will develop short- and mid-term plans, analyze on-site data to root cause issues, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes lean manufacturing, overtime readiness, and staff development to follow standard work instructions.