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An established, growing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor who combines strong technical expertise with business-minded operational leadership. This role is responsible for leading daily welding operations while improving productivity, quality, cost performance, employee capability, and overall departmental effectiveness. The Ideal Candidate You are a hands-on manufacturing leader who understands the work, respects the people who perform it, and recognizes the business responsibilities that come with leading and operation. You are equally comfortable working alongside skilled tradespeople on the production floor and presenting operational performance, resource needs, improvement opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership. You understand that successful manufacturing leadership not only requires technical knowledge, but also sound business judgement, disciplined execution, effective communication, and the ability to connect day-to-day production activities to the broader organizational objectives. You can professionally challenge inefficient practices, using data to support change, holding people accountable, and explaining not only what needs to improve, but why it matters to the business. You combine the practical mindset of a shop floor leader with the strategic perspective of an operations manager. Responsibilities Coordinate welding activities, labor, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments Monitor productivity, labor utilization, quality, rework, and costs Use performance data to identify trends, resolve issues, and improve operational results Support departmental budgeting and workforce planning while identifying opportunities to reduce waste, overtime, and inefficiencies Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability while building employee skills, strengthening frontline leadership, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement Apply welding and fabrication expertise to troubleshoot issues, address nonconforming work, maintain process consistency, and support compliance with applicable specifications and procedures Partner with engineering, quality, planning, and other production departments to align priorities and resolve operational challenges Communicate departmental performance, risks, resource needs, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership, connecting shop floor challenges to cost, capacity, productivity, and broader business objectives Maintain a safe, organized work environment and reinforce compliance with appliable safety, quality, and environmental requirements Qualifications High school diploma or FED Required; technical training, welding apprenticeship, or additional relevant education preferred Demonstrated industrial or commercial welding and fabrication experience, with prior supervisory or team leadership experience Strong knowledge of welding processes, material properties, fabrication methods, technical drawings, and quality standards Understanding of production planning, labor efficiency, cost control, and resource management Ability to analyze performance data, solve operational problems, and drive continuous improvement Strong communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with shop-floor employees and communicate effectively with senior leadership Proficiency with computers and production reporting systems (ERP/MRP) Confidential Application Process This opportunity is being conducted on a confidential basis. Additional information regarding the organization and position will be shared with qualified candidates as the process progresses

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person