Assistant Plant Supervisor

Assistant Plant Supervisor

Location:

Virginia Beach, Virginia, VA

Employment Type:

Full Time
Date Posted: 07/14/2026
Expire Date: 09/14/2026

• Ensure all safety, quality, training and manufacturing processes are consistently followed.
• Provide daily oversight to maintain full coverage and productivity across all shifts.
• Perform tank testing and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Operate overhead cranes to move tanks, units, materials and equipment safely.
• Assist with completing QA inspection sheets and meeting required deadlines.
• Ensure all machines and equipment—including welding, cutting, grinding tools, cranes and forklifts—are used properly and safely.
• Maintain productivity levels across all teams and monitor progress to meet scheduled completion dates.
• Verify teams have necessary tools, materials and equipment to avoid downtime.
• Support welding teams as needed, including hands‑on welding assistance when coverage is low.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Help solve production challenges and escalates issues as appropriate.

• Inspect equipment (cranes, chains, straps, forklifts and controls) for defects or hazards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by enforcing designated cleanup times.
• Ensure all employees wear required PPE and comply with all safety rules.
• Enforce certification requirements for equipment operators (forklift, crane, JLG, etc.).
• Reinforce all company safety policies, including no horseplay and no cell phone use in the shop.

• Support completion and submission of quarterly maintenance forms.
• Ensure daily equipment checklists (cranes, forklifts, etc.) are completed.
• Report equipment issues immediately to maintenance, including welding machines, plasma cutters, cords and lifting devices.

• Review drawings and complete material order forms as needed.
• Fill out calculation sheets for metal cutting and bending requirements.
• Attend production meetings when the Supervisor is unavailable.
• Ensure employees clock into correct job assignments for accurate labor tracking.
• Review job packets and assist with cost‑out documentation.

• Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and shop operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage daily priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, foreman reports, material tags and gauges.
• Skilled in using overhead cranes, tape measures, calipers, hand tools, squares and protractors.
• Ability to train new employees and evaluate skill levels.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility to work overtime, weekends or travel as needed.
• Understanding of OSHA standards, safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Ability to listen actively, make informed decisions and manage personnel and material resources effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Quick Books is helpful.
• Familiarity with office equipment such as printers and fax machines.