Top 17 weld manager Jobs in iowa

Supervisor II, Production
Winnebago Industries Inc —Forest City, IA
- Overtime
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Weld Manager
Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc —Newton, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Maintenance Manager
Land O'Lakes —Mason City, IA
- $81,200 - $121,800 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Eaton —Davenport, IA
- $113,000 - $165,000 a year
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Retirement plan
Operations Manager
Schumacher Company LC —Durant, IA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Manager
Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc —Newton, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Facility Manager
Amentum —Ankeny, IA
- $89,000 a year
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Lead Welder/Pipefitter
Thermogenics LLC —Sioux City, IA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Field Product Testing Lead (6 Month 1099 Contract)
TerraClear —Ames, IA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- CDL A
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Aftermarket Manufacturing Leader
Afinitas —Mediapolis, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- ERP systems
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Shredder Manager
Alter Trading Corp —Davenport, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Maintenance Supervisor
Amcor —Centerville, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Lead Fence Installer
Olympic hardscape and fencing —Council Bluffs, IA
- $22.50 - $30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- On-the-job training
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Supervisor II, Production

Winnebago Industries Inc -
Forest City, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Inventory management systems
Computer operation
Electrical blueprint reading
Manufacturing management
Production data analysis
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Lean assembly
Cable testers
Team leadership
Spreadsheets
Coaching
ERP systems
Workplace dispute resolution
Engineering process optimization
Data reporting
Cable assembly
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Soldering tools
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Manufacturing facility
Team development
Collaboration with product development teams
Supervising experience
Production management software
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Computer skills
Managing manufacturing teams
Electrical crimping
Wiring harnesses

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop a production team (assembly, harness builders, inspectors) to meet daily/shift production goals and quality standards.
Schedule and allocate resources, coordinate shift assignments, and manage attendance/timekeeping.
Monitor production metrics (throughput, yield, downtime) and take corrective actions to meet KPIs.
Ensure compliance and help with work instructions, poka-yoke fixtures, process controls, and quality plans.
Lead root-cause problem solving for defects, rework, and process inefficiencies; implement corrective/preventive actions.
Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work) to reduce cost and cycle time.
Coordinate with Engineering/Design on ECNs, production transitions, and prototype builds.
Ensure proper material flow and communicate shortages or inventory variances to Materials/Planners.
Oversee training and certification of operators on wiring harness assembly, crimping, cutting, welding, connector seating, and test procedures.
Maintain and enforce safety policies, PPE use, and housekeeping standards.
Maintain production documentation, time studies, and shift turnover reports; complete required HR paperwork.
Support equipment maintenance planning and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven supervisory experience in electronics, wiring harness, cable assembly, or similar manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of wiring harness assembly processes: terminal crimping, soldering, IDC, heat-shrink, connector assembly, touch-up, and mechanical routing.
Familiarity with crimp quality standards, pull/test procedures, IPC/WHMA-A-620 (preferred), and use of harness test equipment.
Ability to read and enforce work instructions, BOMs, wiring prints, and assembly drawings.
Competence with lean manufacturing tools: Kaizen, 5S, standard work, visual management.
Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Fishbone), data-driven decision making, and experience reducing defects/downtime.
Effective leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills; ability to drive team performance.
Basic computer skills (MES, MRP/ERP, spreadsheets, email) and familiarity with production reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Maintenance.
Ability to work a production shift schedule; flexible to support overtime and shift rotations as needed.

Tools, Machines, or Equipment to Use

Crimping and cutting machines and hand crimp tools
Welding stations and hot air tools
Harness testers / continuity testers / IPC test equipment
Heat-shrink ovens, cable processing equipment, stripers, and routing fixtures
Hand tools, powered drivers, cable ties, and labeling/printing equipment
MES/MRP/ERP systems, barcode scanners, basic office computers

Preferred Qualifications

IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, or equivalent electronics/wiring certifications.
Experience with harness testers, crimp force monitoring, and automated/semi-automated assembly equipment.
Supervisory training or certification (e.g., supervisory leadership, safety, or lean certification).
Forklift or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Performance Expectations & Best Practices

Maintain safe work environment and compliance with all safety protocols.
Promote continuous learning and cross-training among team members.
Drive quality-first mindset; minimize rework and scrap.
Maintain production documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
Model professional behavior, positive attitude, and solution-oriented leadership.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions.
Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting up to company-specified weights.
Work in a heated (not cooled) production environment; adherence to PPE and safety protocols required.
Ability to respond to production floor issues and support multiple workstations.

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