Welding Production Supervisor - Now Hiring

We are seeking a hands-on Welding Production Supervisor to lead a 1st shift team in a heavy steel manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a skilled union workforce and driving daily production, safety, and quality performance.

Welding Production Supervisor Benefits and Compensation:

• Base Salary: $60,000
• Daily overtime structure (9.5-hour equivalent workday); OTE approximately $80,000
• Bonus eligible after one full year of employment
• 1st Shift | 4:30 AM – 3:30 PM (flexible start)
• Union environment with strong stability
• 12 paid holidays
• One-week plant shutdown during Christmas
• Comprehensive, top-tier health insurance plan

Welding Production Supervisor Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in welding or heavy fabrication
• Proven proficiency in MIG and Flux Core welding processes
• Strong welding blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Ability to lead effectively within a union manufacturing environment

Must haves:

• Direct supervision of production associates
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills
• Execution of daily production schedules to meet throughput and delivery targets
• Ability to monitor workflow and reallocate labor during the shift to maintain efficiency
• Active participation in weekly production leadership meetings
• Enforcing OSHA and company safety standards while maintaining output
• Troubleshooting weld defects and implementing corrective actions

Welding Production Supervisor Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience overseeing layout and fit-up work
• Background in high-mix, heavy steel production
• Experience tracking labor efficiency, scrap, and rework metrics
• Hands-on oversight of layout, fit-ups, and weld quality
• Experience operating in a fast-paced production environment with tight delivery timelines