Are you an experienced in Fabrication with strong leadership skills? We are seeking a Area Supervisor- Fabrication to lead production teams, ensure quality workmanship, and support the safe and efficient manufacturing of customer products.
What You'll Do
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Lead and support fabrication employees to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
- Coordinate daily workflow, staffing, and production schedules.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Assist the fabrication team on the shop floor as needed and help resolve production issues.
- Train, coach, and develop employees while maintaining high quality standards.
Areas of Responsibility
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Oversee Press Brake, Laser, Water Jet, Saw, and Paint/Coating operations.
- Ensure efficient workflow and coordination across all fabrication processes.
- Maintain quality standards, safety compliance, and on-time production.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices.
Qualifications
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Fabrication and manufacturing experience required.
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.
Please apply online at www.conductix.us under careers.
Drug-free workplace/EOE
See full job description below:
Supervises and coordinates activities of manufacturing workers to safely and efficiently build and ship quality products to satisfy all customers. Performs responsibilities and duties as assigned by the CoE General/Plant Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (and any other duties that may be assigned):
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Inspires trust and respect in the workplace.
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Exhibits confidence in self and encourages others through daily activities.
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Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out team goals based upon business objectives.
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Takes responsibility for subordinates’ work activities.
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Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow.
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Has/develops a strong understanding of SAP and other capacity planning tools and theories.
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Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
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Creates and follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and assures subordinates follow all safety rules and regulations.
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Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties (is a “working” supervisor when necessary).
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Creates an environment of continuous improvement of processes, controls, production, and labor that satisfy the customer.
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Works with MRP Controllers to create schedule timelines and departmental workloads to ensure sales order shipment dates are met.
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Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for each customer order.
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Plans flow of materials through the plant, including the development of the physical layout of the plant, to assure that work is completed efficiently, profitably, and per schedule.
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Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
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Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
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Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve/increase safety, the efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
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Coordinates labor demand requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and scheduling overtime staffing to meet changing schedule requirements and sales order demands.
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Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
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Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing office process input to ensure customer final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines.
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Ensures any changes or corrections to the product or product designs are communicated to appropriate departments and per established procedures so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
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Initiates, implements, and sustains 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and other organizational, continuous improvement, and efficiency programs within the plant.
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Initiates and drives cross-training throughout his/her area of responsibility to support and enhance workforce versatility, create an agile work center and meet company goals.
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Responsible for Monthly Department Safety Inspections.
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Completes and submits all accident and near miss reporting in their areas of supervision.
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Maintains and sustains 5S within the department.
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Upholds and supports the Quality and EHS policy.
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Practices, maintains, and adheres to ISO Quality System standards.
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Issues performance evaluations in a timely manner and disciplinary action for performance when applicable.
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Upholds the Core Values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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May manage/supervise 0-20 employees.
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Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned areas of responsibility within the CoE.
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Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
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Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Design workflows and procedures.
Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe co
