Earnest Products has been providing high-quality sheet metal fabrication and related services to our customers nationwide for over 30 years. We are a well-established manufacturing company focused on operational excellence, building strong relationships, and continuous improvement. Join a team where your work matters, your contributions are valued, and you have opportunities to grow.
The primary role of the Welding Supervisor is to lead and coordinate all production activities related to the welding and grind Team Members, including shift scheduling, training, coaching, production requirements, performance goals, and improvement objectives are achieved. The Welding Supervisor will establish operational procedures, processes, and disciplines while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement in order to achieve accountability for special projects, analysis, and problem-solving efforts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Sets the leadership example and acts as a team player in the best interest of Earnest Products, its customers, and Team Members.
· Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the welding and grind department operations including Team Members, material, equipment, and processes.
· Provides direction in the resolution of technical and production-related problems to assure completion of weekly schedules that meet or exceed company and customer expectations; Monitors and drives priorities in line with the master production schedule.
· Accountable to achieve departmental performance goals, monitors KPIs, including visual controls; provides regular progress reports.
· Supervises Team Members in a manner that fosters a safe work environment and self-directed team approach.
· Provides leadership to Team Members in all areas including hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling, communication, and corrective actions and ensures adherence to Earnest Products Core Values, policies, and procedures.
· Provides continuous communication to Plant Management on production, facility, and Team Member accomplishments and/or concerns.
· Identifies, arranges and/or provides training to ensure a safe, efficient, high-quality work environment with a focus on continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles.
· Promotes an atmosphere of diversity, open communication, and trust, affording opportunities for training and growth.
· Collaborates and communicates effectively with production supervisor counterparts as well as key members of all supporting functions.
· Identifies and drives process improvements that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost of the operational area through individual and cross-functional teams utilizing lean manufacturing methods and tools.
· Ensures jobs are managed and closed in the MRP system, and all data is accurate.
· Consistently follow all safety instructions as outlined in the Associate Safety Manual.
· Adheres to Earnest Products Core Values, policies and procedures as outlined in the Associate Handbook.
· Performs other functions as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Technical degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant welding experience.
· Experience working in multiple areas of plant operations; high mix, low volume manufacturing experience preferred, sheet metal
experience is a plus.
· 10+ years of prior experience in the management of welding and grind operations is required.
· Excellent written and oral communication, time management, critical thinking, decision-making and organizational skills.
· Analytical and computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
· Demonstrated ability to lead team activities, coach, resolve conflict and problem-solve.
· Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation experience, value stream mapping, pull systems, problem-solving and 5S,
preferred.
· Proven ability to maintain productive and positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, vendors, and customers.
Working Conditions:
· Clean, air-conditioned, modern facility.
· Safety glasses are required on the plant floor at all times.
· The use of gloves, and hearing protection as required.
Physical Demands:
· Must have a full range of motion and be able to kneel and bend for extended periods as the task may require.
· This position requires continual use of your hands, considerable use of your arms and legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
· This position requires long periods of standing.
· The use of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, helmets, and hearing protection, is utilized daily.
· This position requires lifting and maneuvering 50lbs without physical restrictions and up to 70lbs. with the assistance of lifting equipment or other Team Members.
Earnest Products is an EEO and DFWP employer. Accommodation will be considered upon request. Distribution of this document is not a guarantee of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of welding experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have supervising others in weld and grind?
Ability to Commute:
- Sanford, FL 32773 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
