Welding & Fabrication Supervisor

Job summary

Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor production work to meet contract requirements, quality, delivery, productivity, and implementation targets. Lead and develop the team, manage costs and status reporting, promote safety and continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with labor agreements, company policies, trade controls, and applicable procedures.

Job details

Description We are seeking a Welding and Fabrication production supervisor who is wanting to make the next big step in their career. Compensation and Benefits: Salary range: up to $100,000 plus Overtime if available Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the range and beyond the hiring range through annual increases We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage. Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well-being of our team members. Key Job Elements: Plan, schedule, assign and prioritize tasks/assignments to achieve the performance of all work and contract requirements Monitor assigned work activities to ensure implementation dates are met. Execute production schedules while meeting quality, delivery and productivity targets. Provide accurate daily/weekly/monthly status updates on all work activities within the team Manage key cost elements e.g. overtime, departmental expenses, HPU’s, MPS Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement Lead WSBM team meetings and actively identify and implement process improvements Use effective coaching techniques to train and develop leadership and technical capabilities of the team Ensures compliance of Unifor Contract requirements Maintains compliance with: GDLS policies, Trade Compliance (ITAR), ISO procedures Security and Safety regulations and Industrial Training requirements. Maintain favorable working relationships with internal and external customers Ability to work a swing shift operation (3 shifts) Required Qualifications: College Diploma 5-7 years related experience Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Strong experience with production planning and execution Goal oriented and able to work under demanding conditions Demonstrated communication, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Unifor/ Union Manufacturing environment College Diploma in a technical field, or welding/weld inspection accreditation Previous supervisory experience Knowledge of Laser/Fabrication/Welding Machining in the preferred experience. Blueprint knowledge

What you’ll do

Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor production work to meet contract requirements, quality, delivery, productivity, and implementation targets. Lead and develop the team, manage costs and status reporting, promote safety and continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with labor agreements, company policies, trade controls, and applicable procedures.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma, 5–7 years of related experience, prior manufacturing supervisory experience, and strong production planning and execution capabilities. Candidates should be goal-oriented, effective communicators and problem-solvers, and able to work in a team with minimal supervision; technical education, welding or weld-inspection accreditation, union manufacturing experience, and blueprint knowledge are preferred.

Benefits

• Overtime
• Bonus Program
• Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Task Prioritization
• Team Leadership
• Coaching and Training
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Manufacturing Supervision
• Quality Management
• Cost Management
• Process Improvement
• Safety Compliance
• Trade Compliance
• Blueprint Reading
• Communication
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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