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Welding Plant SupervisorThe Welding Plant Supervisor (1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm) supervises activities of the Steel Fabrication-Welding Team, which fabricates conveyor steel products for material handling projects. Overseeing and organizing the welding equipment and processes on the production floor.Ideal Candidate:Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorshipMust be available to work on-site daily in Hobart, IndianaMust be available to work 1st shift hours 6:00am-2:30pm (Saturdays/OT will be required as well)Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.Salary Range: $70,000.00-$90,000.00ResponsibilitiesJob duties include but are not limited to:Leads the daily work of the team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient work flowDirect employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managersFollow the dispatch due dates and send reports with updates on the end of your shift to your manager and plant managerPartner with production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasksLead 6S improvements with your manager and direct employees to reach the goal of 90 pointsProvides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when neededCommunicates with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogsAssists the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensationRecommends equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modificationsMonitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coachingGives the team written and oral instructionsStandardizes procedures to improve efficiencyFollows departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rulesMaintain timekeeping and attendance records for your groups using ADPIssue corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to company policies (safety, attendance etc)Ensures that employees are progressing on training plans to achieve higher levels of performance and production.Evaluates employee performance.Responsible for first line employee relations and resolution of issues within their departments.Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku's QMS policies and procedures.Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfactionQualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:Associate's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a steel fabrication environmentMinimum of 5 years of experience with steel fabrication-weldingCertificate or Associate's degree in weldingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:Knowledge of welding procedures, operation, and set-up of all equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and creating jigs and fixturesKnowledge of Lean manufacturing and 6S principlesKnowledge of quality principlesComputer skillsSupervisory skillsAbility to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional mannerGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skillsTeam-oriented and collaborativeSelf-motivated and detail-orientedProblem-solving and analytical skillsLOTO certification requiredForklift operation certification requiredCrane operation certification requiredMust be able to write and speak English Language
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merrillville, IN, 46410, US
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