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Front Line Supervisor

Jennmar

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Louisville, KY
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Front Line Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the shop floor within a steel fabrication and welding environment. This role ensures production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Supervisor will oversee a team of welders, laborers, and machine operators while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma/GED Required
  • Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are a must. 
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in steel fabrication and welding, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership, or supervisory role.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
  • Understanding of ISO requirements (9001, 14001, and 45001)
  • Understanding of AWS D1.1 Welding Code
  • Experience with implementing/maintaining lean manufacturing tools.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong math, verbal, and literacy skills
  • OSHA 30 Certification preferred 
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team
  • Ensure production demands and deadlines are met without compromising safety or quality.
  • Assist in planning production utilization on a daily/weekly basis
  • Train employees on all necessary equipment in one-on-one or group sessions 
  • Document training observations and follow up sessions 
  • Enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards
  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to assign tasks and provide guidance to production personnel
  • Ensure proper use of welding and fabrication equipment.
  • Communicate production downtimes/inefficiencies to the Plant Superintendent 
  • Participate in and support lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement programs.
  • Enforce proper record keeping for: production output, quality checks, timecards, and scrap.
  • Foster a team-oriented environment with a focus on employee engagement and development.
  • Keep a positive & helpful attitude

 

SCHEDULE:

  • 45-55 hour work weeks 
  • Monday through Friday (Fridays are tentative)
  • 5:30am – 4:30pm

 

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.

EOE M/F/D/V