Shop Supervisor

Position Summary

The Shop Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the fabrication shop to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and company expectations. This position provides direct supervisory and support to fabrication personnel, coordinates workflow, monitors productivity, and assists in meeting customer and project delivery requirements.

The Shop Supervisor serves as a key liaison between shop employees, management, engineering, project management, and other departments to support the successful execution of fabrication operations while promoting safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, fitters, machine operators, material handlers, and other assigned personnel.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor progress to support production schedules and operational objectives.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with shop drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and company standards.
• Communicate production goals, schedule changes, and operational priorities to shop personnel.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and workflow to maximize shop efficiency.
• Assist in identifying and resolving fabrication, production, equipment, and workflow issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, and operations personnel to support production needs.
• Verify materials, equipment, consumables, and tools are available to support scheduled work.
• Review fabrication activities to confirm adherence to applicable quality requirements and project specifications.
• Track production progress, labor hours, schedule performance, and other operational metrics.
• Support inventory control, material management, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
• Provide routine updates to management regarding production status, workforce needs, operational challenges, and resource requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, efficiency, and overall shop performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Directly supervises welders, fitters, machine operators, and other assigned fabrication personnel.
• Provides day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to employees.
• Assists with employee training and development.
• Participates in performance management processes in coordination with management and Human Resources.
• Supports workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Reinforces adherence to company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance throughout the shop.
• Ensure employees utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and shop walkthroughs.
• Participate in safety meetings and support ongoing safety training initiatives.
• Identify, communicate, and address workplace hazards promptly.
• Support incident reporting and corrective action processes as required.
• Maintain compliance with applicable company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding operations, blueprint reading, and shop workflow.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and production…