Tank Welding Supervisor

Welding Supervisor

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for executing daily production plans by providing clear direction, ensuring accountability, and leading the welding team to deliver safe, high-quality, and on-time results. This role drives workflow efficiency, enforces welding standards, and develops team members while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Translate daily production plans into clear direction for team leads and welders
• Set shift priorities, targets, and performance expectations
• Align manpower, materials, and equipment to meet production goals
• Provide material lists and assist with project cost estimates as needed
• Monitor production progress and track performance against plan
• Identify bottlenecks and adjust resources to maintain workflow
• Address performance gaps immediately to keep operations on track
• Ensure deadlines and schedules are achieved consistently
• Ensure compliance with welding procedures, quality standards, and specifications
• Verify weld identification, traceability, and documentation requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in weld quality and reduction of rework
• Oversee proper use and care of welding equipment and tools
• Maintain efficient workflow between teams to avoid production delays
• Enforce housekeeping and organized work areas
• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture at all times
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and welding safety standards
• Address unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately
• Reinforce safe work practices during team meetings and daily huddles
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leads and welding personnel
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and conduct performance evaluations
• Support employee growth through training and skill development
• Partner with HR on attendance, discipline, and employee relations
• Approve employee leave requests and manage workforce scheduling
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect
• Provide regular updates on production status, risks, and constraints
• Communicate manpower, material, and operational challenges
• Maintain detailed job documentation and reporting
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift handoff and communication
• Escalate safety, quality, or equipment issues promptly
• Collaborate with Plant Supervisor and cross-functional

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of welding processes, blueprints, and fabrication practices

• Previous supervisory experience in welding or manufacturing fabrication
• Experience with tank fabrication, structural welding, or heavy manufacturing preferred
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and welding processes
• Strong knowledge of production workflows and equipment use
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training or welding certifications preferred

Join ASC and help support our employees through exceptional benefits programs that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.