South Production Supervisor - Weld and Bending

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor for our Welding and Small Diameter Tube departments. This role will support 2 leads and have a majority of our south plant under their scope. We are looking for someone to stay focused on these areas to drive process improvements, understand customer requirements and demands to support CSRs, and determining root cause on quality, safety, and other issues that arise. They will coordinate with our North Plant Supervisor to ensure we are meeting deadlines and utilizing staff appropriately.

This is a salaried role - pay is based on the experience with manufacturing and job shop.

Schedule: 4 - 10s! 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm as a supervisor will need to ensure staff are ready for their shifts and the oncoming 2nd shift supervisor understands priorities.

Your weekends are yours! Flexible schedule within a Monday - Thursday (overtime on Fridays based on customer demand - supervisors will assist the Plant Manager to determine if OT is needed)

Coordinates the effective use of equipment, facilities, team members, and skill sets in order to meet all safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Schedules all direct labor personnel on daily work activities ensuring optimal utilization of skills and man hours to meet timely production and quality standards.
1. Trains employees and completes training records.
2. Ensures employees are complying with manufacturing process documentation.
3. Maintains schedule adherence and works with management on proper staffing levels to meet schedules.
4. Leads high-performing team: interviewing, hiring, training, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
5. Maintains proper quality standards on all products being produced on shift.
6. Distributes supplies, takes inventory, and initiates reorder as needed.
7. Advises operations management of process improvement ideas, production issues, maintenance items, safety matters, and other information.
8. Follows acceptable employee relation practices and company policies.
9. Ensures employees maintain and practice proper safety requirements including good housekeeping and wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
10. All other duties assigned.

Why Work for MEC?

We don't want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 14 years in a row. That recognition isn't handed out without a lot of hard work and dedication from the 2,000 employee shareholders at MEC. MEC staff are highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located.

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 16 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in five states

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for This Role?

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a minimum of an associate degree in a related field and 5 - 7 years of supervisory background in a contract manufacturing environment. Experience with metal fabrication, welding, assembly, along with experience with quality improvement tools (Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is also required. It would be great if you had professional certifications (CWI) Since you will be leading people in this role, you will need to be a great leader with solid communication, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop and motivate a team.

MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.