Earnest Products

Overview

Earnest Products has been providing high-quality sheet metal fabrication and related services to our customers nationwide for over 30 years. The Welding Supervisor will lead and coordinate all production activities related to the welding and grind Team Members, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Sets the leadership example and acts as a team player.
• Leads and manages all aspects of the welding and grind department operations.
• Provides direction in the resolution of technical and production-related problems.
• Accountable to achieve departmental performance goals and monitors KPIs.
• Supervises Team Members to foster a safe work environment.
• Provides leadership in hiring, performance management, coaching, and communication.
• Communicates regularly with Plant Management on production and Team Member concerns.
• Identifies and arranges training to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Promotes an atmosphere of diversity, open communication, and trust.
• Collaborates with production supervisor counterparts and key members of supporting functions.
• Drives process improvements using lean manufacturing methods.
• Ensures jobs are managed and closed in the MRP system with accurate data.
• Follows all safety instructions as outlined in the Associate Safety Manual.
• Adheres to Earnest Products Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other functions as assigned.
• Utilizes safety equipment daily.
• Requires lifting and maneuvering 50lbs without restrictions.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant welding experience.
• Experience in multiple areas of plant operations; high mix, low volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• 10+ years of prior experience in the management of welding and grind operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management, critical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Analytical and computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team activities, coach, resolve conflict, and problem-solve.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Info

• Clean, air-conditioned, modern facility.
• Safety glasses required on the plant floor at all times.
• Position requires continual use of hands and considerable use of arms and legs.