The Shift Manufacturing Supervisor (SMS) oversees day-to-day welding and fabrication operations to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met. This role manages production leads and a team of welders, fabricators, and support staff, ensuring efficient workflow, proper resource allocation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. The SMS acts as a key link between management and shop floor employees, promoting teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Primary Job Duties:
Supervise day-to-day operations to meet production targets Take ownership of department Key Performance Initiatives, maintaining real time tracking, owning recovery actions, and driving improvement for areas of concern Ensure that material, tools and equipment are available and in good working order Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime Train, coach, mentor, evaluate performance and provide feedback for development and improvement of the production leads Maintain a visible, proactive presence on the production floor to coach and drive performance in real time, with frequent touchpoints with leads to clarify priorities and targets Ensure optimal staffing across the department, and flex labor in real time to address bottlenecks and maintain balanced workflow Conduct daily SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) meetings with direct reports, engineering, planning and management; co-lead shift huddles to communicate priorities; and escalate issues to cross functional teams Manage quality, ensuring adherence to work instructions, owning corrective actions for the shift, and escalating high impact issues Enforce quality and safety policies, conduct audits of same, and ensure proper PPE and equipment usage Coordinate shift transition and ensure continuity between first and second shifts Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents Support lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives Position may include other duties and responsibilities assigned by management
Primary Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and mentor a team Detail oriented with consistent execution of tasks and processes Proficient with computer systems (email, ERP, Microsoft) Ability to read and interpret drawings
Culture:
Actively work to create strong communication and a healthy working environment Communicate in a positive, clear and respectful manner with all Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention Support and participate in company functions Respect confidentiality Continuous improvement and customer-first thinking in everything we do. Embody our values of
Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence Qualifications:
Minimum five years prior experience working within a manufacturing / fabrication setting Two or more years of leadership experience High school diploma or GED required; college degree is a plus Basic computer skills for work order tracking and reporting. Able to perform the physical demands of the job including: Safely navigate a manufacturing environment Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, reach and twist throughout the shift Use office, phone and computer equipment Use manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and measurement instruments. Work in manufacturing or fabrication shop environments with appropriate PPE.
Attendance Requirements:
Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
Accommodations:
Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request the accommodation below.
