Production Supervisor
Baldwin Park, CA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production of metal components used in commercial roll-up doors. This role provides hands-on leadership supports team development drives continuous improvement and ensures work is completed according to production schedules quality standards and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Supervise coach and support fabrication technicians welders machine operators and other assigned staff.
Assign daily work tasks and adjust priorities based on production needs.
Train team members on equipment processes safety protocols and quality expectations.
Conduct performance check-ins reinforce expectations and participate in evaluations and corrective actions when needed.
Foster a positive respectful and collaborative work environment.
Production Oversight
Monitor workflow and ensure all fabrication tasks are completed on time including cutting welding forming machining punching and assembling.
Review work orders drawings and material requirements to ensure accuracy.
Support setups troubleshooting and adjustments on fabrication equipment (shears presses mills lathes MIG welders roll forming etc.).
Ensure proper documentation of production output scrap downtime and material usage.
Quality Control
Inspect in-process and completed components for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Coach employees on quality expectations and proper inspection techniques.
Escalate and investigate quality issues implementing corrective actions.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce all safety policies PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ensure employees follow safe lifting equipment operation and material-handling practices.
Conduct safety checks participate in incident investigations and drive a safety-first culture.
Inventory & Material Management
Ensure proper management of raw material inventory
Oversee accurate tracking of material usage scrap and returns to inventory.
Collaborate with purchasing and warehouse teams to maintain sufficient stock levels.
Ensure all materials are labeled organized and stored safely to support efficient production flow.
Report discrepancies shortages or overages and help investigate root causes.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve workflow reduce waste and increase throughput.
Partner with maintenance and leadership on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance schedules.
Support 5S Lean or operational excellence initiatives.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
35 years of experience in metal fabrication welding machining or manufacturing.
3 years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Technical Skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints work orders and fabrication drawings.
Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as:
MIG welding
Sheet metal forming
Punching and machining
Roll forming and coil handling
Familiarity with calipers gauges and measurement tools.
Basic computer skills (production software ERP entry email).
Other Job Responsibilities and Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 4050 lbs regularly.
Ability to stand walk bend and move throughout the shift in a production environment.
Comfortable working around machinery and fabrication tools.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Commitment to safety quality teamwork and continuous improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.
As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of 11.4 billion euros and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenie ... View more