Fabrication Supervisor

Description

 Summary: Oversees and directs the management of all fabrication areas to produce the  

Company’s products on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. 

Responsibilities & Duties:  

• Works with the Quality, Safety & Training Coordinator on related policies in the warehouse to ensure the best quality products and safest possible working environment is being provided for employees. 
• Train and develop staff in relevant fabrication skills.   
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the fabrication department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Manage the continuous improvement of all fabrication processes.   
• Manage operational information and recommendations for strategic plans and reviews. 
• Implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards. 
• Resolve problems, complete audits, and identify trends. 
• Manage fabrication department to ensure that the preventive maintenance activities are performed in compliance with related standards recommended by the Maintenance Team. 
• Expertise in fabrication processes, principles, and tools required for fabrication and knowledge of ASME codes.   
• Work with other departments such as Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Sales and HR teams in a professional and respectful manner.  
• Promote a respectful culture and atmosphere for a healthy environment and teamwork. 
• Provide clear expectations for the team and review their efficiency and hours utilization to stay as efficient as possible.  
• Utilize PowerBI to monitor efficiency/utilization and provide regular feedback to the team. 

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or three to five years’ related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  
• Ability to apply concepts such as algebraic formulas, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Requires a general knowledge of company products and procedures.  
• Requires a working knowledge of accounting methods and cost control procedures 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time).  

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasionally life or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Repetitive fine motor movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists performing tasks. 
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping. 
• Occasional sedentary work, sitting for extended periods of time. 

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

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.