Welding Production Supervisor: Lead, Train & Optimize

Fortify Building Solutions; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Training & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lexington, TN seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations in a diverse team. You will coach weld shop staff, drive safety, quality and productivity, and partner with plant leadership to optimize staffing and costs.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, welding knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train employees

Responsibilities

• Facilitate manufacture of building products to meet production demands with quality and safety
• Lead day‑shift weld shop operations and manage welders to meet targets
• Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize staffing and control costs
• Hire, supervise, evaluate and replace staff to meet performance goals
• Develop and train employees for increasing responsibilities; drive 5S, cost reduction and quality improvements
• Assign personnel, oversee rotations, and maintain effective communication during shifts
• Ensure accurate paperwork related to line operation (logs, audits, corrective actions)
• Address urgent production or shipping needs while adhering to safety policies
• Promote safety, quality, delivery and cost goals; identify continuous process improvements
• Manage materials to reduce waste and support quality
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely job completions

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lexington, TN seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations in a diverse team. You will coach weld shop staff, drive safety, quality and productivity, and partner with plant leadership to optimize staffing and costs.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, welding knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.