Supervisor, Tank and Welding

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Shift: 1stShift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary:

The SupervisorTank and WeldingTHF(TacoHydroflo) coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; volume cost and wastage targets; and quality standards. Theymonitorthe volume and quality of output and adjust tasks timing equipment set-up or inputs so that production specifications are met and resources are used efficiently. They supervise staff to ensure that all production tasks areperformedand that all machines and equipmentoperatedin a safe manner. They train new workers in theorganizations operating procedures and standards. The SupervisorTankand Weldingpreparesproduction reports so that performance problems can beidentifiedand resolved. They provide supervision totheheavy wall and light wall tank departmentsonfirstshift.

Measures of success:

• % Production Schedule Attainment
• Inventory Accuracy Dollars and Units
• Ensure Safety Measurements and Policies are followed
• Consistently meets all project and task deadlines as set by direct manager

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises and managesheavy wall and light wall tank departmentson first shift
• Supervises production floor employees including tracking and approving employee hours worked overtime vacation days etc.
• Ensures that employees are welding and fabricating within the proper American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications for the job
• Conducts routine audits for all critical welding parameters
• Ensures employees are accurately transacting scrap and material within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Reviews engineering drawings and design packages for welding and ability correcting mistakes as needed and providing feedback to Engineering department.
• Ensures Light Wall and Heavy Wall Lines meet or exceed monthly output and revenue targets.
• Designs complex welding fixtures and resolves significant fabrication issues as the onsite welding and fabrication expert
• Develops and reviews capacity of workforce distribution
  • Moves people to maximize performance
  • Moves people to assist in the completion of expedited orders
  • Ensures employees are cross-trained and welding within only their qualified welding procedures
  • Moves people and schedules overtime to cover shortages in workforce
• Demonstrates proper ways to weld and fabricate to ASME code
• Observes production working practices and standards to ensure compliance
• Works with Tank Buyer Planner(s) on weekly production requirements and capabilities
• Creates production goals and ensures goals are met goals to production floor via flowcharts and personnel direction.
• Works with Manager of Operations and Manufacturing Engineers to achieve desired results of business plan
  • Selects areas that require 5S and implements changes
  • Makes engineering change suggestions to improve product cost and ease of fabrication/welding
• Works with vendors to select proper welding and fabrication equipment and consumables and evaluates different manufacturers for suitability to Tacos needs
• Uses hands-on working practices on all welding and fabrication equipment
  • Develops and trains new hires
  • Implements process improvement techniques to enhance product flow
• Resolves manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent delays
  • Ensures that all equipment is in safe working order
  • Searches for easier and expedited manufacturing practices
  • Fixes machines when necessary to ensure production goals will be met or seeks out alternate methods
• Oversees hoist and forklift inspections to adhere to proper operations and safety measures
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that all employees follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment
• Develops relationships and collaborates with other functional areas (i.e. Engineering Human Resources Maintenance Facilities etc.) as a subject matter expert in welding and tank fabrication

People Management

• Evaluates team members toidentifystrengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner
• Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge development
• Executes necessary responsibilities of team during absences or alternate engagement
• Ensures team adheres to company policies practices and department standards
• Assigns actions and ensure completion
• Reviews work quality and provides feedback and guidance to team
• Cross-trains employees in critical jobs to avoid inefficiencies within department
• Upskills novice welders through mentoring training cross-training and coaching

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology or similar field of study; significant applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• 5 yearsof experience inASME Section VIII pressure vessel welding and fabrication
• 5years ofexperience insupervising or leadingin a heavy metal fabrication environment
• Familiarwith Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word
• Advancedproficiencyin welding processes including Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)GasMetal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
• Ability to read interpret and troubleshoot complex welding and fabrication drawings in accordance withASME requirements
• Demonstration of progressive roles
• Demonstration of mechanical hands-on aptitude
• Exceptional knowledge of tank fabrication and assembly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional ability to pivot between tasks and needs as well asa strong ability to influence a team of direct reports
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel up to 1-2 times per year; determined on an as-needed basis

Preferred:

• American Welding Society (AWS) certification
• OSHA 30-hour Certificate
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles

Work Environment

This position works primarily on a production floorwhere large equipment and noise are prevalentas well as in an office environment using computersand technology.Verbal and auditory capability areand safety gear isin production areas.

This is an onsite position thatreports to office/facility 5-6 days per week based on businessneed.

Management

This position has approximately10number of directreport(s).Rolesmayinclude:

• Team LeadWeldingandFabrication
• Welders
• Senior Welders
• Welder Fitters