What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Supervisor (Process Pipe) position at Wayne Brothers?
Shop Supervisor (Process Pipe)
Date Posted:
02/03/2025
Location:
Walterboro, SC
Pay Range:
N/A
Application Instructions
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Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Shop Supervisor must work safely and productively on various sized projects within company facilities. Occasionally needing to travel to a job site to assist with installation. A successful candidate in this role must be highly motivated and willing to complete any task assigned, along with performing the essential duties of the Shop Supervisor position. All employees are expected to communicate, always build relationships with other team members, and use good judgment. The Shop Supervisor is expected to have the ability to perform all duties of the positions preceding it in its specific career path, while being responsible and accountable to complete any other tasks assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Work in a safe manner, recognize and correct shop hazards, and comply with WBC safety requirements
- Serve as a safe and productive member of the Process Integration Group
- Responsible to manage/supervise all employees and activities within the fabrication shop. Essential to be a strong leader.
- Collaborate with the Pipe Design and Fabrication Manager (PDFM) [KG1] to formulate work priorities and implement operational goals and objectives for shop related work processes
- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on established priorities, quantity of equipment and technical skills of available personnel on a daily basis
- Prepare and assign work orders and specifications for fabrication projects. Review work orders periodically with PDFM [KG2] as necessary to ensure that priorities are being met.
- Monitor shop/work areas/operations and examine tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of established procedures or safety rules
- Participate in budget preparation, coordinating purchasing, and monitor group and company expenditures related to assigned duties.
- Assist PDFM [KG3] with inventorying equipment, material and supplies assigned to the Process Integration Group. Maintain stocks of these items for the shop.
- Assist in the evaluation of equipment purchases.
- Evaluate assigned employees to determine areas for improvement, training needs, adherence to safe work practices, etc.
- Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies in a positive, supportive manner.
- Ensure employee time is reported accurately.
- Recommend wage adjustments to Group Manager based on employee evaluations.
- Assist shop personnel with performing fabrication projects.
- Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, and outside contractors. Arrange outsourced work with external vendors, as necessary.
- Responsibly for Quality Control in the shop. Collaborating with the QCM as required.
- Make continuous improvements to fabrication work processes. Proactively recommend specific ways to improve fabrication practices and reduce costs.
- Arrange or conduct shop worker training on an individual or group basis in safety, equipment/tool operation and trade specific best practices.
- Assist with making the arrangements for welding classes.
- Participate in company sponsored safety training activities.
- Perform special projects for job sites – fabrication, welding, etc.
- Complete, submit and/or file reports related to the following safety activities:
o Shop Safety Inspection Report – Conduct inspection monthly and submit report to Safety Director
o Tool Box Talks – Perform weekly and submit weekly to Safety Director
o Pre-Task Plan(s) – Routine Tasks – perform weekly – file in Shop and retain for 2 years. Non-routine Tasks – perform prior to task – file in Shop and retain 2 years.
o WBC Stretching Program – Perform daily at start of workday. Confirm daily on timesheets.
o First-Aid Logs – Fill out log when supplies are used. Submit monthly to Safety Director even if no instances are recorded.
o Accident / Incident involving an injury.
(1) Administer first aid if needed and notify Safety Director immediately if accident requires medical treatment beyond first aid.
(2) Documentation (submit all documentation to Safety Director within 24 hours)
(a) WBC Accident/Incident Investigation Form
(b) Pictures
(c) Shop Specific New Employee Orientation – Conduct first day on the job
(d) Specialized Safety Training Activities – As needed, submit appropriate training document to H.R.
Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes / tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times. [KG1]What is new correct job title?
PM20
Position Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma/GED – required
- Vocational or technical training/work experience/OJT in mechanics - required
- Proficient in Typing - required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work tasks and processes using work teams
- Analyzing and interpreting fabrication drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of all shop tool operation.
- Measuring and calculating precisely
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoning
- Communicating/reporting with Process Integrations PDFM, GM, PM’s and field leaders.
- Assisting with developing, overseeing, and guiding the implementation of shop-related safety and work-task plans
- Making judgments and decisions at task, process, and job levels
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a basic level
- Thinking logically and critically
- Seeing and interpreting details close-up and far away
- Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation
- Interacting with other trades or subcontractors
- Manual dexterity
- Mechanical reasoning
Working Conditions
- Outdoors - occasionally
- Indoors - frequently
- Loud noise - frequently
- Temperatures - seasonal
- Personal Protective Equipment – at all times
- Multi-activity worksites - frequently
- Traveling/out of town - rarely
- 40 to 60-hour work week – frequently
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid driver’s license – required
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification – required; training provided by Wayne Brothers
- Welding certifications per WB WPS
- First Aid/CPR - desirable
Physical Demands
- Lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 pounds
- Frequent standing, bending, stretching, reaching, and walking
- Focus concentration, attention to detail
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.
Questions? Contact our Recruiting Coordinator at 704.956.2222 or careers@waynebrothers.com
