Fabrication Supervisor - Spot Welding

We are seeking a Fabrication Supervisor to join our team! You will oversee the activities of a team of production workers.  Primary responsibilities include: The oversight and management of the department, schedules, employees, and operations, including creating ownership, urgency, and accountability for each role in your department; along with promoting high work-place morale and ethical standards. Assists the senior management team in meeting or exceeding goals and objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Monitors metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in his department such as: Safety, On-Time Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Overtime, and Opportunities for Improvement (OFI).
• Uses ERP system data to evaluate employee performance to achieve daily labor rates on jobs. Communicates with team members if department labor rates are not achieved per plan. Provides necessary feedback, or training, to individual team members to achieve labor rates.
• Establishes standards of accountability for team members. Works to document and follow disciplinary process when necessary. Assists other managers in holding their team members accountable.
• Responsible for creating a workplace with high morale; upholding the highest ethical standards. Is a leader by example; creates a positive culture of teamwork within the workplace.
• Communicates to team members daily, through Huddle Meetings; department achievements, awards, job expectations, company announcements, MMP Core Values, and department SOP(s). Mentors’ employees to give their best and to work together.
• Monitors workflow by maintaining a heavy floor presence ensuring quality and productivity goals are met and that the team is on track to meet the daily schedule. Is the department point-person to verify that quality is met per the ISO9001-2015 Standard, specifically Section 8.5.1 Control of Production.
• Identifies OFIs (Opportunities for Improvement) and implements continuous improvements.
• Takes immediate actions on Red Tagged parts for disposition or rework. Issues, or responds to CARs (Corrective Action Requests) by finding Root Causes and establishes preventative actions to eliminate recurrence of rejects over the long term.
• Ensures equipment, tooling and fixtures are performing in tip-top condition by scheduling maintenance and repairs as required.
• Attends company-sponsored training (i.e., external, In-house, web/computer based, etc.). Maintains updated knowledge of product and industry trends, and methods.
• Conducts Internal Audits to ensure compliance with the company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Reviews, inputs, and analyzes daily labor reports, quality control, rework, maintenance, and scheduling reports to determine causes of nonconformities.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization both during and after job completion. Complies with 5S standards and evaluation. Provides feedback and training to team members on 5S requirements.
• Works overtime when needed.
• Resolves personnel problems quickly and professionally, following the MMP Employee Handbook, and utilizes HR to identify solutions or implement disciplinary actions for the personnel file.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.
• Run production products when necessary.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production, specifically SPOT WELDING, manufacturing, or other related fields
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc.) to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to use a PC, in-house software, and Microsoft Office products to effectively administrate and organize departmental objectives.
• Prior steel fabrication supervision, and/or background. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with standard tools and units of measurement.
• Knowledge of production tools and equipment
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Skills:        

• US Citizen, or Resident Alien Card, with the ability to speak English.
• Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
• Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes.
• Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to resolve problems successfully and efficiently.
• Well organized. Ability to work well under pressure, managing competing demands and meeting tight deadlines with strong follow through.
• Unlimited, or unimpaired ability to walk; bend; stoop; climb; and lift 70 lbs.
• Capacity to work as a member of a team, or by oneself to achieve desired results.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of stationary or portable hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend and utilize work orders, prints, CAD and technical drawings, labor reports, and any numerical data related to effectively managing department outcomes.
• Basic math, especially fractions; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Understanding of piece-rate incentive.
• Ability to use a PC to manipulate Global Shop software data related to job scheduling, job tracking, labor, and time/attendance data.
• Knowledge of machinery fabrication, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of measurement equipment and techniques