Fabrication Supervisor

Fabrication / Manufacturing (Reporting to Plant)

Summary

The Fabrication Supervisor will lead the daily fabrication operations, supervising a team of fabricators and technicians to ensure the manufacturing of high‑quality material‑handling steel components. The supervisor will ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in alignment with Penco Products’ standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate the fabrication team: assign work, monitor progress, coach staff, conduct performance reviews, manage staffing/shift changes, timecards, etc.

- Ensure production schedules are met: plan, prioritize, and allocate resources to achieve daily/shift targets, minimize downtime, and maintain flow through the fabrication area.

- Oversee equipment and manufacturing processes: ensure fabrication machines (e.g., saws, punch presses, brakes, welding, forming) are operated safely and efficiently; coordinate preventative maintenance/repairs.

- Maintain product quality and specifications: review drawings/BOMs, ensure fabrication meets engineering and design requirements; respond to quality issues/defects.

- Promote and enforce safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards: create/maintain a safe work environment, ensure compliance with OSHA/industry regulations and company policies.

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives: drive lean manufacturing practices, identify process bottlenecks, waste, improvement opportunities, and work with engineering/management to implement changes.

- Training and development: develop training materials, cross‑train staff; support the growth of the fabrication team.

- Metrics and reporting: track KPIs (production output, scrap/rework rates, downtime, equipment utilization, safety incidents), analyze data, and report to management; recommend corrective actions.

- Collaboration: work closely with engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, materials and scheduling departments to coordinate production, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications & Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in manufacturing/engineering or related preferred.

- Proven supervisory experience (typically 3–5 years) in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, punching, pressing) and experience working with structural steel components.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and BOMs.

- Proficient with computer systems (MS Office: Excel, Word; ideally familiar with MRP/ERP systems).

- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to motivate a team and manage performance.

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to drive continuous improvement.

- Commitment to safety and quality standards.

- Flexible to work shifts and overtime as required.

- Physical ability to work in a manufacturing environment (standing for long periods, bending, lifting moderate weight, interacting with shop‑floor environment).

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

- Experience with lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Previous experience in material‑handling equipment manufacturing or steel fabrication environment.

- Experience with multi‑shift operations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

- This role is primarily shop‑floor based in a fabrication manufacturing facility.

- Must adhere to safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and work in a potentially noisy and physically active environment.

- Able to lift and/or move items of moderate weight and stand/walk for extended periods of the shift.

Why Penco Products

- Penco Products has built a reputation for quality, design, and customer service in material‑handling products. pencoproducts.com

- Join a team in a purpose‑built manufacturing facility in Hamilton, NC with robust engineering and production support.

- Opportunity to lead and make a measurable impact on production performance, team development, and process improvements.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Hamilton, NC 27840 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Hamilton, NC 27840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person