Production Supervisor / General Foreman - Fabrication & Machining Own the floor. Set the standard. Drive production. Rosenberg, TX | Direct Hire Full-Time On-Site | $90-100K Are you the general foreman other shops try to hold onto — the one who reads a floor, heads off the bottleneck before it hits, and gets every crew pulling the same direction, safely and on schedule? A well-established and growing specialty manufacturer in the Rosenberg, TX area is hiring a Production Supervisor (internally titled General Foreman) to take ownership of its fabrication, welding, and machining operation. This is a direct-hire leadership seat with real authority, a skilled team to build, and a company actively investing in its Rosenberg facility — not a caretaker role, but the person who sets the standard for how the shop runs. You'll report directly to the Manufacturing Director.
WHY THIS ROLE
You own the floor — plan the work, set the pace, and be one of three roles (with the Production Coordinator and Project Manager) that drive production every day A growing operation that has recently expanded its Rosenberg footprint and is investing in the team behind it Direct hire from day one — stability, strong pay, and full benefits Room to lead — build, train, and mentor a skilled shop crew, and own the safety and quality culture on your floor
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
Lead 20 shop-floor employees through three trade leads — Extrusion, Machining, and Welding — plus helpers and Shipping & Receiving Assign work by project priority and skill level Plan, coordinate, and execute daily fabrication, welding, and machining activities to meet production schedules Enforce strict adherence to safety policies and PPE, and ensure all work meets quality standards and engineering specifications Manage staffing, tools, equipment, and materials while monitoring labor hours, material usage, and efficiency to control cost Partner daily with the Production Coordinator and Project Manager, and coordinate closely with QC/QA, Engineering, and Operations Identify and resolve production issues and workflow disruptions, and drive continuous improvement
WHAT YOU BRING 5-10
years of genuine supervisory or management experience in manufacturing (Production Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Fabrication Supervisor, or General Foreman) — real people leadership, not simply being the most senior person on the floor 10+ years working in a manufacturing environment over both machining and welding Strong working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and machining, and of best manufacturing practices and equipment use Hands-on pipe welding experience and a machine-shop background a plus Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a structured, proactive approach — able to build a plan, communicate it clearly, and drive it through to execution Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents An excellent communicator who collaborates across departments daily Treats safety as second nature — production and safety go hand in hand High school diploma or equivalent required Formal leadership or supervisory training a plus
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
$90,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k) with 5% company match Life insurance
HOW TO APPLY
Is this sounds like a position where you can thrive and have a long and fruitful career, and you meet the above referenced requirements, Apply Now. All qualified candidates will be contacted within 2-3 business days. Lofton Staffing | Equal Opportunity Employer |
Confidential Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 5 years of Production Supervisory experience leading both machining and welding teams?