Production Supervisor; 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Location:

Tulsa, OK
Department:
Operations
Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt
Shift: 2nd Shift Lead People. Drive Production. Deliver Results.

Wedlake is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with a strong fabrication background to lead daily shop operations and ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met.

The ideal candidate has experience supervising teams in a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of welding, fit-up, blueprint reading, and production workflows. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong shop floor presence, workforce accountability, and a commitment to meeting schedules and customer requirements.

• Lead second shift operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop fabrication and welding teams supporting manufacturing operations.
• Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Monitor workflow and address staffing, equipment, material, and production issues to maintain production schedules.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to remove obstacles and keep production on track.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and provide hands-on leadership throughout the shift.
• Utilize production metrics and department performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and drive results.
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
• Experience leading production teams in a fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of welding, fitting, and metal fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of MIG and Flux-Core welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Proven ability to achieve production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Experience managing employee performance, attendance, accountability, and corrective action.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel.
• Experience in tank fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, structural steel, or similar heavy manufacturing environments.

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Stable, Growing Manufacturing Environment
• Opportunity to Lead High-Impact Production Teams
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production facility during the shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to inspect work, operate a computer, and communicate effectively with employees.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, welding operations, noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Regular presence on the production floor to support employees, resolve issues, and ensure production goals are achieved.
• Fast-paced environment with changing priorities and production demands.