welding Production Manager

Hubbell Electric Heater Co. | Stratford, Connecticut

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 annually

Hubbell Electric Heater Co. is seeking an experienced Welding Production Manager to lead and oversee daily operations within our welding department.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong production management, team development, and problem-solving skills. This role requires a solid understanding of welding operations, with an emphasis on production efficiency, labor productivity, safety, quality, and employee accountability.

• Direct and coordinate daily welding production activities to meet quality standards, production schedules, and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate welding personnel while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
• Plan production schedules, establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor labor efficiency.
• Review production reports and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and minimize operational delays.
• Oversee weld quality, procedure compliance, welder qualifications, rework, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret blueprints, welding specifications, production orders, and technical requirements.
• Identify and resolve production, equipment, quality, and personnel-related issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate production, labor, and departmental records.
• Promote a respectful, collaborative work environment through effective communication, consistent leadership, and adherence to company policies.
  

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of related manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated production leadership and employee management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, including GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, and SMAW.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Familiarity with applicable AWS, ASME, and NAVSEA welding standards and quality requirements.
• Experience overseeing production schedules, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and quality performance.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and manufacturing ERP systems, including Epicor.
• Ability to lead by example, hold employees accountable, and foster a positive, safety-focused workplace culture.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or government-contracting environment is preferred.
  

This position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and other physical activities in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

The position involves exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, fumes, and other typical industrial conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This is an opportunity to lead an established welding production department, develop employees, improve operational performance, and make a meaningful impact on manufacturing efficiency and quality.

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with welding expertise and a passion for building strong teams, we encourage you to apply!