1st Shift Production Supervisor (West Bend)
Quick Summary
Overview Reporting to the Plant Manager, the 1st Shift Weld Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing a team of manual and Robotic Welders; assign tasks,
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the 1st Shift Weld Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing a team of manual and Robotic Welders; assign tasks, and will support the overall operation by ensuring full utilization of the Robotic Welding department resources.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- →Responsible for safety, quality, production and customer satisfaction.
- →Supervising, prioritizing, schedule and delegate work assignments to a team of welders and robotic weld operators to ensure the production of company products is at the highest quality and lowest possible cost.
- →Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods to adhere to company safety standards, work regulations and standards.
- →Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances.
- →Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- →Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- →Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
- →Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
- →Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production of goods.
- →Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- →Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- →Effectively keep and record employees' attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping activity on a daily basis in our time keeping systems.
- →Ensure line associates follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements while completing all required production paperwork, records, and other documentation.
- →Requisition and order materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
- →Observe work and monitor output to ensure that welders conform to production or processing standards of Metalcraft’s performance standards and delivery requirements, and customer specifications.
- →Ensures adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures, and be a resource to other inquires and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist workers in solving problems.
- →Provide recommendations for corrections or improvements as appropriate.
- →Promote a positive and growth/opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and any subordinates and work with HR to settle worker grievances.
- →Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min readTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience with robotic weld equipment preferred.
- Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding/production problems, performing welding tests for prospective welders.
- Experience in prototyping parts and fixtures, and communicating with end users.
- Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
- Prior experience with SAP preferred.
- Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict resolution skills.
- Design, define and plan the manufacturing process in a timely and efficiently manner while applying ergonomic principles and methods.
- Ability to manage and supervise employees.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs.
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Effectively read blueprint prints, provide clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Identify opportunities while and implement changes to improve productivity.
- Good computer skills are also required, as well as knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.
Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
PM17
Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.
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About this job
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
- First seen
- November 2, 2026
- Last seen
- November 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 25%
- Scored at
- November 11, 2026
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