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Production Supervisor - Metal Fab​/Weld

Job in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listing for: Experience Champaign Urbana
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Production Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift (Metal Fabrication & Welding)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily metal fabrication and welding operations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. This position supervises production employees, coordinates workflow, and ensures fabrication and welding schedules are completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.

As a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, the Production Supervisor will provide hands‑on leadership within a fast‑paced fabrication environment, supporting welders, fabricators, and production personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in metal fabrication, welding processes, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise welders, fabricators, and production employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Coordinate daily workflow, staffing, and production schedules within the metal fabrication and welding departments.
  • Monitor fabrication and welding operations to ensure compliance with specifications, quality requirements, and production deadlines.
  • Ensure proper implementation of welding procedures, fabrication standards, and quality control processes.
  • Promote and enforce all company safety policies, including safe operation of welding and fabrication equipment.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees on welding techniques, fabrication processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues involving fabrication, welding, materials, and production flow.
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes and resolve production challenges.
  • Conduct routine inspections of fabricated components and finished products to verify quality standards are met.
  • Manage employee performance, attendance, timecard approvals, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
  • Ensure materials, tooling, consumables, and equipment are available to support production requirements.
  • Maintain production, labor, quality, and operational records and prepare reports as needed.
  • Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, waste reduction efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or industrial manufacturing.
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, and shop operations.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
  • Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass required screenings.
Preferred
  • Conversational Spanish.
  • Experience supervising fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of quality standards, weld inspections, and fabrication best practices.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing facility.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
  • Ability to work around welding equipment, fabrication machinery, forklifts, cranes, and hand tools.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and typical manufacturing conditions.
  • Frequent communication using radios and other communication devices.
Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: 1st Shift
Monday - Friday
Overtime as required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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