Plate Processing Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Manufacturing / Production
The structural steel Plate Processing department Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Plate Processing department; ensuring the department is operating successfully, meeting quality standards, staying on schedule, and staying within budget.
This role involves supervising production staff, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
Qualifications- 5-10 years’ experience in CNC plasma, laser & gang Oxy cutting machines. Experience in setting up and operating plasma, laser & gang Oxy cutting machines designed to cut shapes, bevel, and drill plate material.
- Candidate must have a thorough understanding of CNC machine's functions and be able to adjust the settings to achieve the desired cut.
- The job requires precision and attention to detail to ensure that the cuts, holes, and bevels are clean and accurate.
- At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes, equipment, and materials.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
- Proficiency in safety regulations and procedures related to steel fabrication.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Able to organize and manage reporting requirements.
- Attention to detail and precision.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision making, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with company management software/ERP.
- Supervise and lead employees, coordinating appropriate training, assigning tasks, and providing guidance and support as needed.
- Plan work so that priorities are properly achieved, and work is completed in the most efficient way while maintaining quality and safety.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, coordinating with procurement teams to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Ensure that schedules are met, overseeing the production process, and troubleshooting any issues that arise to minimize downtime.
- Maintain work records as required.
- Assist technicians with troubleshooting failures of machines and systems.
- Oversee simple rigging operations and occasional heavy or complex rigging.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and manlifts, as necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping by cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Ensure that safe working practices are followed.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Competitive pay for the area – based on your experience.
- Full benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.
- Career growth – Opportunities to progress your career are based on performance, experience, continued training, and education.
- Safety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived each day.
Cimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC (a division of Related Companies L.P.) and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in-class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.
Cimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Fabrication Plant 500 Paul Clark Dr.
Olean, NY 14760
Corporate Office 30 Hudson Yards
New York, NY 1001
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