Production Supervisor; Welding

Production Supervisor – Welding, Technical Glass Products – Snoqualmie, WA

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor – Welding is responsible for managing the welding production area to ensure policy, leadership, quality, on‑time, and efficiency performance goals are met. This role ensures on‑time, high‑quality delivery of products to customers and provides support to welding employees to develop their skill set.

• Establish and manage welding cell priorities in support of the overall production schedule.
• Directly oversee activities of production personnel including timekeeping, workflow, welding methods, and workforce utilization.
• Provide daily job status updates for in‑process work in welding and other assigned areas.
• Ensure flow of materials, parts and welds are adequate to meet on‑time requirements.
• Directly supervise employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Provide policy enforcement, performance appraisals, and leadership.
• Manage and communicate with employees to reward and discipline as required.
• Partner with local human resources to interview, hire, and train employees.
• Administer and assess periodic welding and finishing tests to keep current proficiency status.
• Update Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) boards and troubleshoot Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) in the welding area.
• Initiate corrective actions to resolve NCRs.
• Lead Process Based Management activity and explore other efficiency opportunities.
• Work with the quality team and cross‑functional employees to implement efficiency and capacity improvements.
• Operate all equipment per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), in a safe manner; create new SOPs as required.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal team members and external customers.
• Support other production areas as backup to other supervisors when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, manufacturing, business or supply chain preferred. Associate or 2‑year technical degree in welding highly preferred.
• WABO certification or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of finish welding experience, with at least 2 years of formal supervision/team leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG and thin‑gauge welding techniques required.
• Proficiency with sanding and grinding techniques required.
• Experience with aluminum and/or metal finishing required, stainless steel preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage personal and team workload and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate independent judgment, initiative, strong organizational and project management skills, and close attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to follow all safety requirements and keep work area clean and orderly.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Driven self‑starter dedicated to continual process improvement.
• Intermediate user of standard computer applications (MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Working knowledge of capacity planning and ERP systems.
• Provide high‑quality internal customer service.
• Attention to detail and ability to read blueprints, production and technical drawings.
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Remains alert in a high‑risk environment and maintains schedule and tasks despite interruptions.

The position requires working in a production plant/warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise, dust, and welding fumes. The employee may be exposed to heavy work, overhead operations, and occasionally lifting objects up to 100lbs. Personal protective equipment will be required and provided. The work may be performed under time pressure, requiring rapid, precise actions.

• Annual base salary range: $75,000 – $105,000 (actual pay based on experience).
• Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.
• Full‑time, salaried exempt.
• Work hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Benefits:
  Immediate health, dental, vision insurance, wellness incentives up to $1,000 HSA contributions, 401(k) with 6% company match, generous vacation and sick time, vanpool and discounted Orca Card membership, onsite fitness center, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts.

Allegion is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.