Structural Steel Production Supervisor
Summary
Oversee daily structural steel fabrication operations, lead a team of welders and fitters, and ensure production meets safety, quality, and scheduling goals in a manufacturing shop.
Structural Steel Production Supervisor
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations within a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating production activities, supporting shop employees, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
The ideal candidate has experience leading fabrication teams, organizing workflow, and solving production challenges in a manufacturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Oversee daily fabrication activities to support production goals and delivery deadlines.
- Lead and support welders, fitters, and other shop personnel.
- Assign work based on production priorities, available staffing, and equipment capacity.
- Monitor workflow and adjust schedules to maintain efficiency.
- Communicate production updates, priorities, and scheduling concerns with the team.
- Provide guidance on welding, fit-up, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to keep fabrication equipment operating efficiently.
- Help maintain production records and fabrication documentation.
- Support dimensional inspections and verify work meets project specifications in coordination with Quality Control.
- Promote compliance with workplace safety procedures, quality requirements, and shop policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Assist with onboarding new employees, training, and ongoing skills development.
- Perform additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support shop operations.