Fabrication and Sheet Metal Production Supervisor

Job Description

Fabrication & Sheet Metal Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Fabrication and Sheet Metal departments, with a strong focus on employee leadership, workplace safety, product quality, productivity, and on-time completion of production schedules. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires a strong presence on the shop floor, directing employees, assigning work, monitoring production, resolving operational issues, and ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in architectural or custom metal fabrication, sheet metal manufacturing, and experience leading employees in a production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily direction to Fabrication and Sheet Metal employees.
• Assign work and establish priorities based on production schedules, workload, and deadlines.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Review blueprints, shop drawings, job specifications, and material requirements to ensure production readiness.
• Monitor production progress and resolve issues involving materials, equipment, staffing, quality, and workflow.
• Ensure all fabricated products meet approved drawings, specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Promote quality workmanship while minimizing defects, scrap, rework, and material waste.
• Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Train, coach, and develop employees while providing regular performance feedback.
• Address attendance, conduct, and performance issues promptly and consistently.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and employee performance management in coordination with management and Human Resources.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, equipment usage, and departmental productivity.
• Lead daily production meetings to communicate priorities, staffing needs, safety concerns, and schedule updates.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering/Drafting, Project Management, Purchasing, Finishing, and other departments to maintain efficient workflow.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost control.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in architectural metal fabrication, custom metal fabrication, sheet metal manufacturing, or a related industry.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead hourly employees, manage performance, resolve personnel issues, and maintain accountability.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication and sheet metal processes, equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication details.
• Understanding of workplace safety, quality control, production scheduling, workflow, and labor planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or relevant training preferred.