Tank Welding Supervisor

Position Summary

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for executing daily production plans by providing clear direction, ensuring accountability, and leading the welding team to deliver safe, high-quality, and on-time results. This role drives workflow efficiency, enforces welding standards, and develops team members while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Translate daily production plans into clear direction      for team leads and welders
• Set shift priorities, targets, and performance      expectations
• Align manpower, materials, and equipment to meet      production goals
• Provide material lists and assist with project cost      estimates as needed 

2. Performance & Execution Accountability

• Monitor production progress and track performance      against plan
• Identify bottlenecks and adjust resources to maintain      workflow
• Address performance gaps immediately to keep      operations on track
• Ensure deadlines and schedules are achieved      consistently 

3. Welding Quality, Process & Equipment Oversight

• Ensure compliance with welding procedures, quality      standards, and specifications
• Verify weld identification, traceability, and      documentation requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in weld quality and      reduction of rework
• Oversee proper use and care of welding equipment and      tools
• Maintain efficient workflow between teams to avoid      production delays
• Enforce housekeeping and organized work areas 

4. Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture at all      times
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and welding      safety standards
• Address unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately
• Reinforce safe work practices during team meetings      and daily huddles 

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leads and welding      personnel
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and conduct      performance evaluations
• Support employee growth through training and skill      development
• Partner with HR on attendance, discipline, and      employee relations
• Approve employee leave requests and manage workforce      scheduling
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and      respect 

6. Communication & Coordination

• Provide regular updates on production status, risks,      and constraints
• Communicate manpower, material, and operational      challenges
• Maintain detailed job documentation and reporting
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift handoff and      communication
• Escalate safety, quality, or equipment issues      promptly
• Collaborate with Plant Supervisor and      cross-functional 

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced      environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of welding processes, blueprints,      and fabrication practices 

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous supervisory experience in welding or manufacturing      fabrication
• Experience with tank fabrication, structural welding,      or heavy manufacturing preferred
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and welding      processes
• Strong knowledge of production workflows and      equipment use
• Demonstrated leadership and team development      experience 

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training or welding certifications      preferred 

Work Allocation

• 70% Floor Leadership and Team Oversight

30% Planning, Tracking, and Administrative Duties