Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description:

Join a global technology leader and take your technical career to the next level. North Star Imaging (NSI) is a worldwide leader in 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography equipment. As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) a Fortune 250 company we combine the agility of a specialized technology business with the strength and stability of a global industrial powerhouse.

Were looking for an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to join our Operations team at our Rogers MN this hands-on leadership role youll partner with the Manufacturing Manager to hit production goals by coordinating directing and actively participating in daily fabrication operations. Youll work alongside your team on the shop floor while ensuring safety quality efficiency and performance standards are consistently met. This role also carries full people-leadership responsibilities including onboarding coaching goal setting performance reviews and corrective action when needed.

What You will Do:

• Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as an active member of the fabrication team maintaining working knowledge of all fabrication processes including welding lead bonding and painting.

  • Maintain the production schedule by assigning personnel establishing priorities monitoring progress resolving problems and reporting results to the Manufacturing Manager.

  • Attend weekly production meetings to provide project status updates to management.

  • Coordinate with the MRB board and Engineering team on revisions and changes through the NCR and ECO processes.

  • Compile sort and analyze production performance data to provide the Manufacturing Manager with monthly manufacturing reports.

  • Partner with the Manufacturing Manager on hiring and training new employees.

  • Support and help maintain the 5S program.

  • Monitor inventory levels on the production floor and communicate issues to supply chain.

  • Maintain a safe clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on equipment and resources and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

  • Serve as a safety steward by promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

  • Conduct employee performance reviews set annual performance objectives provide coaching and development and address employee relations and performance issues as needed.

  • Review and approve timecards and PTO requests.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.

• Secondary Responsibilities

  • Lead orientation and training for new employees.

  • Monitor and report on fabrication employees weekly time sheets and PTO.

  • Some travel (less than 10%) may be required to support installations.

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a related fabrication production or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of fabrication duties including welding lead bonding and painting.

• Solid grasp of downstream workflows to ensure production needs are consistently met.

• Prior supervisory experience managing a team of 45 fabrication employees.

• Experience providing daily direction on work assignments along with coaching training and guidance on safety quality and company policies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams etc.).

• Hands-on experience with hand tools power tools aerial lifts forklifts and overhead cranes.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on your feet for most of the workday.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation Information:

Compensation for this position ranges from $34 - $38/hr. based on education and experience.

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