Welding Production Supervisor

Buyers Products Company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will lead daily welding operations, support production goals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a strong background in welding and fabrication manufacturing, a passion for developing teams, and a commitment to driving results. If you enjoy mentoring employees, optimizing processes, and leading a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

• Operate as a manufacturing leader demonstrating metric‑based management in areas of PQDCCC for daily improvement– people/quality/delivery/cost/cash/CI
• Responsible for driving a culture of safety, accountability, metrics and operational excellence.
• Direct and coordinate daily welding activities on the shop floor and assign work based on welder skill level, certifications, and project requirements
• Train and mentor welders, robotic cell operators, and production staff.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems and reporting results on shift production summaries
• Work with engineering on weld procedures, process improvements, fixture design, and technical issues
• Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with specifications
• Partner with quality control to resolve defects, rework, or process issues
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies
• Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting process variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions and facilitating communications across cross functional teams
• Ensures effective employee relations, coaching, and employee development
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization initiatives

• A minimum of 5 years of operations leadership experience in welding/fabrication manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 5S, Kaizen, Process optimization)
• Capability to lead growth in a rapidly expanding organization

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

• Standing, Walking and Sitting for extended period of times (up to 2-3 miles per day)
• Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment
• Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements

We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of the Buyers Products team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO)
• Profit‑sharing opportunities
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Additional employee programs, perks, and benefits

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company is a premier manufacturer serving the work truck industry. Our products include durable truck boxes, heavy‑duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and trailer accessories. Our snow and ice equipment brands include Snow Dogg snowplows, Salt Dogg spreaders, and Scoop Dogg snow pushers.

Join a company with a long history of innovation, quality, and growth while building a rewarding career.