2nd Shift Welding Production Supervisor Job at ZipRecruiter in Duluth

Overview

At Victaulic, we're looking for a 2nd SHIFT Production Supervisor to join our dynamic team and help drive our mission of quality and innovation. This is an opportunity to influence manufacturing operations at a global leader in piping systems. In this role, you'll lead a team, ensure quality standards, and foster a safe, efficient work environment. You will collaborate across departments, mentor team members, and contribute to process improvements that support Victaulic's success. This role offers long-term career growth opportunities within a safety- and teamwork-focused company.

Responsibilities

• Understand management expectations and company policies, including the employee handbook and code of conduct.
• Supervise hourly employees to monitor work habits, address concerns, ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement effective communication with hourly manufacturing personnel and management.
• Understand and enforce all 5S and safety requirements to maintain organization and prevent safety hazards or violations.
• Understand and review work orders for accuracy.
• Possess knowledge/experience in pipe fit-up and welding.
• Provide feedback, support, and training to hourly employees to facilitate efficient workflow and timely, accurate production.
• Direct the hourly workforce to ensure work is completed to meet quality standards and target production/ship dates.
• Coordinate with other shift leaders and manage the use of machinery and equipment to ensure a consistent workflow and meet scheduling needs.
• Coordinate QC and inspection requirements for manufactured product with QA supervisors and/or technicians.
• Review material availability and coordinate requirements with manufacturing buyers/planners.
• Coordinate finished parts production with the shipping department.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment, review maintenance schedules with the maintenance planner, and assist with maintenance operations when necessary.
• Provide feedback and daily progress reports to the operations manager; relay feedback to manufacturing engineering regarding fabrication processes and equipment when needed.
• Assist operations manager with evaluation of hourly manufacturing employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing/metal fabrication environment.
• Good working knowledge of various arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloy metals (e.g., FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Ability to read drawings and check dimensions; ability to determine and allocate resources required to produce a finished product based on drawings.
• Strong math background and detail-oriented.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to understand how manufacturing equipment functions (e.g., forklifts, cranes, ironworkers, metal cutting equipment, rolling and forming machines, rubber molding/vulcanization equipment, welding equipment, hand tools).
• Clear, concise communication; good listening skills; leadership qualities; team player.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and present ideas for cost savings and process/efficiency improvements.
• Ability to assess manufacturing issues and develop solutions/alternatives.
• Capable of performing a majority of tasks that production workers perform.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to protected status or veteran status.

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All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance may result in suspension of partnership, contract cancellation, and/or a probation period or permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.