What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Fabrication position at Trew?
Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Fabrication Supervisor plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing fabrication departments, responsible for leading daily operations across laser cutting, forming, welding, paint, and roller fabrication departments. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting delivery schedules and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your role involves overseeing the fabrication processes, coordinating resources, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Duties/ Responsibilities
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing role in a similar industry, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
Work Environment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TREW’s Story
Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 500 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
The Fabrication Supervisor plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing fabrication departments, responsible for leading daily operations across laser cutting, forming, welding, paint, and roller fabrication departments. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting delivery schedules and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your role involves overseeing the fabrication processes, coordinating resources, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of production workers, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing.
- Monitor and manage the manufacturing process, ensuring production schedules, targets, and quality standards are met.
- Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure products meet stringent quality standards and specifications.
- Promote and enforce safety guidelines and cultivate a culture of safety within the manufacturing team, including conducting safety meetings and addressing safety concerns.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, optimizing production efficiency, and reducing waste.
- Train, mentor, and facilitate the professional development of fabrication team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- Coordinate with the planning team to ensure sufficient materials and inventory for production needs.
- Identify and address production-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find solutions.
- Maintain detailed records of production processes, output, and quality checks, and generate reports on production performance and KPIs for management.
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure uptime of lasers, brakes, welders, paint systems, and roller equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Word
- Familiarity with ERP Systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Ability to communicate with cross functional teams
- Understanding of the manufacturing process
- Effective troubleshooting and leadership skills
- Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints
- Experience with automation and robotics
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing role in a similar industry, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
Work Environment
- This is primarily a shop floor role, requiring extended periods of standing and computer use. While the role is mainly, manufacturing facility some desk-based, mobility within the office and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.
- Shop floor environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment
- Prolonged periods sitting standing or at a desk working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to traverse offices, manufacturing facility and customer sites.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TREW’s Story
Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 500 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.