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Weld & Grind Supervisor

Job Purpose

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and driving results? As our Weld & Grind Supervisor, you will lead a team of skilled manufacturing teammates while partnering closely with supervisors across multiple shifts to ensure a safe, productive, and quality-focused operation.

This role is responsible for creating an environment where safety comes first, people are developed, quality is non-negotiable, and continuous improvement is part of the daily routine. You'll play a key role in helping the team meet customer expectations while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership

• Champion a culture where safety is the top priority every day.
• Train, coach, and hold teammates accountable to all safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and/or Safety Committee.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Work related to safe work practices.
• Identify and address potential safety concerns before they become incidents.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of welders and grinders to reach their full potential.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Train and reinforce company policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Motivate teammates to achieve departmental goals while supporting engagement and teamwork.
• Analyze and resolve workflow challenges, removing barriers that impact performance.
• Serve as the primary trainer for the Level 4 Board process.
• Develop and implement Standard Work that drives consistency and efficiency.

Quality Excellence

• Ensure products consistently meet customer and company quality standards.
• Train and coach teammates on quality requirements and best practices.
• Verify product conformance to specifications and direct machine setup adjustments as needed.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work that supports first-time quality and continuous improvement.

Responsiveness & Execution

• Coordinate departmental activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Estimate, requisition, and verify required materials and resources.
• Partner with supervisors and support teams across shifts to ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Proactively address production issues and adjust priorities as needed to maintain schedule adherence.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

• Drive efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Train and enforce established work procedures and production methods.
• Develop and implement Standard Work that improves productivity and reduces waste.
• Lead departmental Continuous Improvement meetings and encourage team participation in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support production operations by performing work alongside team members when needed.

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of welding and/or grinding experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience developing Standard Work and leading process improvement initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

The Weld & Grind Supervisor plays a critical role in building a safe workplace, developing future leaders, improving processes, and delivering the quality our customers expect. If you're passionate about leading people, driving continuous improvement, and making a daily impact on manufacturing operations, we'd love to have you on our team.

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