Welding Supervisor - Gpac

Gpac just partnered with a rapidly growing Manufacturing company that is seeking a Welding Supervisor.

Position Summary:

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the production, product quality and safety within an assigned weld bay with approximately 18 direct reports. The supervisor will communicate with welders/fitters and others within the organization to achieve all organizational goals in a timely manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

(Including the following, however, additional duties may apply as required)

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Schedule production activities and maintain inventory to increase production and quality
• Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and staff development
• Participate in interviews and selection of employees for assigned bay. Evaluate employee performance; counsel and discipline employees as necessary and monitors time and attendance
• Ensure departmental goals of safety, quality, productivity, utilization, cost and delivery are met
• Create and maintain atmosphere of trust and positive morale
• Develop detailed production plan
• Set departmental production milestones and meet or exceed through creating and supporting a culture of accountability
• Ability to effectively communicate and promote active listing in small to medium groups of diverse backgrounds and various levels of management
• Develop daily standard work and SOP’s for manufacturing
• Lead root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation by using a structured problem solving process
• Manage and Develop Staff and all associates to maximize their contribution to the success of the business and develop their talent and career potential to the fullest extent possible
• Dynamic leadership resulting in improved operational performance through daily management, Gemba walks, providing feedback, mentoring next-level leadership
• Directing and controlling assigned work force through strong communication skills
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required.  Technical degree and/or welding certifications preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Must have knowledge and experience of metal fabrication and welding techniques (hardwire, metal-core, flux-core & sub-arc); and large open table set-ups
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, have excellent problem solving skills, and be able to multitask on a variety of projects
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing OR Six Sigma methodologies a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.