Weld Supervisor

About Us:

Advanced Design Solutions is a dynamic and growing manufacturer based in Lawrenceburg, TN. We specialize in designing and fabricating material handling containers, racks, bins, and dunnage. At the core of our business is the belief in delivering tangible products that offer exceptional value to our customers. We focus primarily on the production of steel racking and assemblies using structural steel components, including tubing, channels, angles, and flat bar.

We offer a range of services including flexible lead times, custom in-house designs tailored for low-cost manufacturing, and delivery schedules aligned with our clients' needs. These factors have contributed to our recurring business and have made Advanced Design Solutions a trusted supplier to the automotive industry.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Four 10-hours Shifts: Monday to Thursday with 1st shift from 5:00AM to 3:30PM. Overtime is typically voluntary.
• Profit sharing: We believe in rewarding our employees' contributions to our growth.
• Vacation "Banking": Earn hours for vacation time that can either be used for time off or cashed out if not taken.
• Varied Work: The type of work we do is not monotonous and boring. We are not an assembly line making the same part over and over. We manufacture a diverse range of products, from 20 to 500 units per design, offering variety and interest.
• Second Chances: We believe in providing opportunities to the right candidates, given certain backgrounds and histories.
• Ongoing Growth: Join us as we expand and evolve!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Weld Production Supervisor that is results-oriented with a keen focus on quality and efficiency to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Lawrenceburg TN. As a Weld Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a crew of welders and material handlers in our welding department. You will be required to setup and execute the welding of steel racks in the safest and most efficient manner while minimizing quality issues. Success in this position relies on effective planning, coaching, problem-solving, and follow-up.

Reports To: Production Manager

Responsibilities:

· Safety First: Always adhere to safety protocols, ensuring employees are using proper PPE and that tools are in good working condition.

· Team Leadership: Lead daily shift meetings to review Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.

· Training & Development: Monitor, engage with, and provide feedback on individual training to ensure effectiveness.

· Quality Assurance: Maintain an “eye for quality” throughout the day. Perform spot checks. Identify potential issues such as poor welds, missing welds, non-square conditions, missing components, dimensional tolerances, etc. Take corrective action – feedback, root cause problem solving, and coaching.

· Error Proofing: Implement strategies such as color-coding fixtures, monitoring part placement, and sequence of weld to prevent errors.

· Production Support: Assist with initial part setup and manage product flow to meet production schedules and customer demands.

· Labor Allocation: Assign tasks based on operator strengths and skill levels. Meets production schedule in accordance with the Production Planner and scheduling commitments from planning meetings and directives.

· Overtime Management: Secures overtime, if required, to support the production and delivery schedule.

· Efficiency Optimization: Oversee weld cell setup and layout (material and fixtures) to maximize workflow and minimize idle time. Monitor and motivate the crew as necessary to minimize idle time, unnecessary movements, and improper technique. Ensure efficiency of forklift drivers – minimize excessive travel and wait times for weld operators when supplying/removing parts and/or fixtures.

· Performance Tracking: Use the Production Tracker to monitor performance, review calculated efficiency, and provide coaching as needed.

· Equipment & Material Support: Ensure the team has the tools/equipment they need to perform optimally. Perform minor repairs to welding equipment as required.

· Documentation: Keep records of tardiness, absenteeism, policy violations, and other attendance issues, communicating these to the Production Manager.

· Communication: Actively collaborate with the Production Manager and other departments to resolve issues and update production status. Attend and report out in Whiteboard meetings on critical items.

· End-of-Shift Duties: Ensure that shift clean-up is completed, and all equipment is ready for the next shift.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Required Skills:

· Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Competency in basic arithmetic and tape measure reading.

· Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

· Knowledge of MIG welding techniques and equipment.

· Understanding of workflow optimization and waste reduction.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills

· Previous leadership experience in a metal fabrication environment.

· Problem solving experience: from problem definition to containment to root cause identification to permanent corrective action.

· Knowledge of 5-S workplace organization principles.

· Grasps the notion of tolerance stack-up’s.

· Understanding of labor capacity planning.

· Forklift certification is a plus.

· Experience in MIG welding within a production environment.

· Familiarity with MIG welding machine setup (leads, feed roll pressure).

Physical Demands:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-20 pounds, at times, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; cold; heat; electrical and vibration risks. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

· Competitive pay based on experience.

· Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

· Comprehensive insurance benefits include:

o Medical

o Dental

o Vision

o Life

· Paid time off and holiday pay.

Schedule:

· Note: This job requires you to work and support a Monday to Friday schedule with overtime as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

If you have the necessary skills and qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

EOE: M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person