Fabrication Production Supervisor

Description

In this role, you will:

• Execute daily fabrication production schedules and ensure jobs progress according to priority and delivery requirements
• Coordinate fabrication sequencing, weld flow, material staging, and manpower allocation across assigned production areas
• Supervise welders, fitters, fabrication technicians, and working leads during assigned shift operations
• Enforce compliance with approved welding procedures, fabrication standards, weld sequencing requirements, and quality expectations
• Enforce all safety procedures, PPE requirements, hot work controls, crane safety practices, and housekeeping standards
• Maintain communication regarding production performance, operational priorities, and schedule adherence
• Ensure workforce accountability, attendance management, and daily labor coordination
• Monitor workflow to maintain schedule adherence, labor efficiency, and production throughput
• Adjust staffing assignments and work priorities to address bottlenecks and production interruptions
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve production constraints
• Verify welders are operating within qualification requirements and approved production methods
• Monitor weld quality, defect trends, and fabrication workmanship standards
• Conduct routine safety observations and address unsafe conditions immediately
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance direction to production personnel
• Support employee onboarding, skills progression, and technical training initiatives
• Coordinate containment activities and corrective actions for fabrication and weld quality issues
• Lead shift pass-down communication and daily production reporting
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimization activities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of fabrication, welding, or manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, or fabrication teams
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing workflows and production operations
• Strong understanding of fabrication shop operations, welding processes, and production workflow systems
• Strong leadership, coaching, and workforce management skills
• Strong troubleshooting and operational decision-making abilities
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple production activities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Welding, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or a related field
• Experience in structural steel fabrication or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience with AWS welding standards, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and weld sequencing
• Experience supporting workforce coaching, training, and accountability initiatives
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Your Work Schedule

 The schedule for this position will be a rotating 12-hour shift schedule consisting of two crews. This will include 2 separate day shift schedules, with a rotation of three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the following week.  Mechanical Assembly Production Supervisors should be prepared to be assigned to either of the two shifts.  

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future