Structural Plant Supervisor

Structural Plant Supervisor

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Manpower Engineering is seeking a Structural Steel/Welding & Fabrication Supervisor Engineer for our client in the Greensboro/Winston Salem, NC area. Direct hire/perm position.

Overview of job duties:

• Supervise structural steel department to include welding and fabrication


• Day-to day management and supervision consisting of manual welding, spot welding, robotic welding and grinding teams spanning two shifts in a fast-paced production environment (have robotic plasma equipment and will be adding a robotic welding system this year).


• Proactively improve existing or develop new welding processes, develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.


• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, engineering, estimating, quality.


• Define and document welding procedures, work instructions, tooling requirements to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification requirements, restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, inspections and, equipment maintenance.


• Monitor and control efficiency regarding production processes.


• Meet project schedule and ensure product meets quality standards.


• Promote and enforce safety policies and lead morning safety team meetings.


• Identify problems and implement solutions relating to quality, schedule, safety, product design, changing customer requirements, cost improvements, and measure results.


• Be an active member of the plant safety/chemical response team.


• Track and manage budget throughout the production cycle.


• Ensure all equipment is operational and periodic maintenance is current and documented.


• Review drawing packages prior to project start date to ensure all information is present and correct.


• Perform various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.


• Any other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Here's a summary of who we're seeking:

• Knowledge of A.I.S.C., welding, metallurgy, structural steel, blue prints, and paint processes preferred.


• Welding experience to include familiarity of weld standards and weld system standards, weld instruction


• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• General understanding of applicable product design.


• Good understanding of lean manufacturing processes.


• Personal computer skills - ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Google Workspace.


• Knowledgeable in safety and Hazardous materials requirements and procedures.


• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills, coaching, and problem solving.


• Skilled in plant safety and construction requirements.


• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and functions.


• Accept every challenge to meet product specifications.


• Vision for success and the ability to develop quality employees.