What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Production Supervisor position at Sparkstone Electrical Group?
About the Company - With an unwavering foundation in excellence, a focus on strategic growth, and approaching each day with an entrepreneurial mindset, Sparkstone Electrical Group has grown from its family roots in 1936 as Chicago Switchboard, designing stage lighting, to a rapidly growing and innovative manufacturer of custom power distribution equipment. Currently, Sparkstone Electrical Group has locations as Chicago Switchboard in Chicagoland, IL, IER-Electrical OEM in Houston, TX, Park Electric in Armada, MI, and CES Industrial in Loveland, CO. If you value service excellence, are energized by creating solutions to solve business challenges, and execute your work with the importance of coming together to make a difference for our customers, we invite you to come and join our growing team.
About the Role - This position oversees the fabrication activities related to low-voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment production, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with safety regulations. The position requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality. This position is full-time and onsite.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians.
- Assign tasks, set performance expectations, and monitor progress.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
- Supervise the fabrication of components and assemblies according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Ensure that materials, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and available.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the fabrication process, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Ensure all fabricated components meet the required quality standards and tolerances.
- Implement and enforce quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental laws, and industry standards.
- Lead safety meetings and promote a culture of safety within the team.
- Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective measures to mitigate risk.
- Monitor team performance to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of fabrication tasks.
- Adjust workflow to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
- Suggest improvements to tooling, equipment, and processes for better efficiency and quality.
- Stay updated on new fabrication technologies and techniques to implement within the department.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification in a related field (such as Welding, Fabrication, or Manufacturing Technology) is a plus.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience with punching, forming, welding, and other fabrication techniques and equipment.
- Strong technical knowledge of low-voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment.
- Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems for production management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Solid understanding of safety regulations and procedures applicable to fabrication and assembly manufacturing environments.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Oracle NetSuite ERP experience.
- Certification in production management or related field.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
