Supervisor, Tank & Welding

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Regular Full-Time

1st Shift

On-site

The Supervisor, Tank and Welding TFR (Taco Fall River) coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards. They monitor the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set-up, or inputs so that production specifications are met, and resources are used efficiently.

They supervise staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed and that all machines and equipment operated in a safe manner. They train new workers in the organization's operating procedures and standards. The Supervisor, Tank and Welding prepares production reports so that performance problems can be identified and resolved. They provide supervision to the heavy wall and light wall tank departments on first shift.

• % of Labor Variance to Standard
• Inventory Accuracy Dollars and Units
• Ensure Safety Measurements and Policies are followed
• Consistently meets all project and task deadlines as set by direct manager

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises and manages heavy wall and light wall tank departments on first shift
• Supervises production floor employees, including tracking and approving employee hours worked, overtime, vacation days, etc.
• Ensures that employees are welding and fabricating within the proper American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications for the job
• Conducts routine audits for all critical welding parameters
• Ensures employees are accurately transacting scrap and material within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Reviews engineering drawings and design packages for welding and ability, correcting mistakes as needed and providing feedback to Engineering department.
• Ensures Light Wall and Heavy Wall Lines meet or exceed monthly output and revenue targets.
• Designs complex welding fixtures and resolves significant fabrication issues as the onsite welding and fabrication expert
• Develops and reviews capacity of workforce distribution
  • Moves people to maximize performance
  • Moves people to assist in the completion of expedited orders
  • Ensures employees are cross-trained and welding within only their qualified welding procedures
  • Moves people and schedules overtime to cover shortages in workforce
• Demonstrates proper ways to weld and fabricate to ASME code
• Observes production working practices and standards to ensure compliance
• Works with Tank Buyer Planner(s) on weekly production requirements and capabilities
• Creates production goals and ensures goals are met on-time. Communicates goals to production floor via flowcharts and personnel direction.
• Works with Manager of Operations and Manufacturing Engineers to achieve desired results of business plan
  • Participates in and sets up Kaizen improvements teams
  • Selects areas that require 5S and implements changes
  • Makes engineering change suggestions to improve product cost and ease of fabrication/welding
• Works with vendors to select proper welding and fabrication equipment and consumables and evaluates different manufacturers for suitability to Taco’s needs
• Uses hands-on working practices on all welding and fabrication equipment
  • Develops and trains new hires
  • Implements process improvement techniques to enhance product flow
• Resolves manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent delays
  • Ensures that all equipment is in safe working order
  • Searches for easier and expedited manufacturing practices
  • Fixes machines when necessary to ensure production goals will be met or seeks out alternate methods
• Oversees hoist and forklift inspections to adhere to proper operations and safety measures
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that all employees follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment
• Develops relationships and collaborates with other functional areas (i.e., Engineering, Human Resources, Maintenance, Facilities, etc.) as a subject matter expert in welding and tank fabrication

• Evaluates team members to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions
• Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner
• Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge…