Welding Supervisor 1st Shift

Welding Supervisor
Shift:1st Shift, Monday - Friday 5:15am - 1:45pm
Contract role for 6 months
First Advantage Package
Non-Exempt/Hourly Package + Supplier ran Drug Screen
Or
Non- Exempt/Hourly with Drug Package
Position Summary:
The Temporary Welding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily welding operations, ensuring production goals are met, maintaining quality standards, enforcing safety requirements, and providing leadership to welding personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management:
Supervise daily welding operations and workflow.
Ensure production schedules and customer delivery requirements are met.
Monitor labor efficiency and productivity within the department.
Coordinate manpower and resources to support production demands.
Communicate production concerns and delays to management promptly.
Employee Supervision:
Direct and support welders, fitters, and leads during assigned shifts.
Provide coaching, guidance, and hands-on support as needed.
Monitor employee attendance, work performance, and adherence to company policies.
Assist with employee training and cross-training initiatives.
Address workplace issues in a professional and timely manner.
Quality Control:
Ensure all weldments meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Verify proper welding procedures and techniques are being followed.
Identify and correct quality issues before products move to the next operation.
Work closely with Quality and Engineering departments to resolve defects and non-conformances.
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce all plant safety rules and PPE requirements.
Conduct routine safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
Investigate and report workplace incidents and near misses.
Promote a safe and organized work environment.
Material & Equipment Management:
Monitor welding consumables, gases, and supplies.
Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and operational.
Coordinate maintenance requests when repairs are needed.
Assist in managing inventory levels related to welding operations.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Assist with process improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of standard work practices and training programs.
Qualifications:
3 years previous Manufacturing/Production supervision experience required.
Strong knowledge of TIG welding processes strongly preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Ability to work flexible hours as required by production demands.
Experience with managing and coordinating the purchase of shop supplies.
Analyze material, labor, and production costs for job cost estimates.