Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Weld Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing a team of manual and Robotic Welders; assign tasks, and will support the overall operation by ensuring full utilization of the Robotic Welding department resources.
Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
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Responsible for safety, quality, production and customer satisfaction.
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Supervising, prioritizing, schedule and delegate work assignments to a team of welders and robotic weld operators to ensure the production of company products is at the highest quality and lowest possible cost.
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Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods to adhere to company safety standards, work regulations and standards.
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Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances.
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Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
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Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
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Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
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Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
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Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production of goods.
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Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
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Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
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Effectively keep and record employees' attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping activity on a daily basis in our time keeping systems.
- Ensure line associates follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements while completing all required production paperwork, records, and other documentation.
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Requisition and order materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
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Observe work and monitor output to ensure that welders conform to production or processing standards of Metalcraft’s performance standards and delivery requirements, and customer specifications.
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Ensures adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures, and be a resource to other inquires and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist workers in solving problems.
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Provide recommendations for corrections or improvements as appropriate.
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Promote a positive and growth/opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and any subordinates and work with HR to settle worker grievances.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
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Bachelor’s or Associates Degree with hands on experience in relative field of expertise.
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5+ years of supervisory experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
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Experience with robotic weld equipment
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Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding/production problems, performing welding tests for prospective welders.
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Experience in prototyping parts and fixtures, and communicating with end users.
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Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
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Prefer prior experience with SAP
Required Knowledge and Abilities
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Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict resolution skills.
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Design, define and plan the manufacturing process in a timely and efficiently manner while applying ergonomic principles and methods.
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Ability to manage and supervise employees.
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Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs.
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Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
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Effectively read blueprint prints, provide clear verbal and written communication skills.
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Identify opportunities while and implement changes to improve productivity.
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Good computer skills are also required, as well as knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.
Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
PM17
Job Expectations:
Physical Demands
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Regularly
Average lbs.
Reach Overhead
x
Comments: Light physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.
