Production Supervisor

Overview

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Production Supervisor, where you will lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. POWERS Marine, Inc. is seeking a Welding Crew Supervisor to oversee on-site welding crews and day-to-day job-site operations. This role is responsible for directing welders, enforcing safety procedures, and keeping crews productive and on schedule. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining safety standards, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations on the production floor, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Manage and motivate production or assembly teams, providing clear direction and support to meet production targets.
• Interpret and follow detailed production documents, technical drawings, and work instructions accurately.
• Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and mechanical assembly processes to ensure precision and efficiency.
• Conduct manual handling tasks and heavy lifting safely while maintaining ergonomic practices.
• Implement process improvements using lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in production environments by conducting regular safety checks and training sessions.
• Utilize forklift operation skills for material movement within the factory, ensuring proper handling of raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory levels, recordkeeping, and documentation related to manufacturing processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Directly supervise and coordinate a crew of welders on site, assigning tasks and monitoring progress against schedule.
• Oversee weld quality and workmanship on the job site, ensuring work meets applicable codes and company standards.
• Complete and enforce Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and JSA Continuance sheets for each task; hold crews accountable to hot work permit and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Ensure crew compliance with OSHA regulations, including hot work, confined space entry, fall protection, and proper PPE use.
• Review and approve daily timesheets and per diem/mileage records for crew members in line with company policy.
• Support onboarding of new welders and helpers, including new-hire safety checklists and orientation to site-specific procedures.
• Communicate job status, delays, and safety incidents promptly to management; document crew activity for job close-out.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to keep welding equipment, consumables, and materials stocked and in working order.

Skills

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing facility with assembly line operations.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret technical drawings and use measuring instruments effectively.
• Skilled in operating hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and other factory equipment safely.
• Familiarity with manufacturing management systems and process improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing.
• Ability to manage production or assembly teams efficiently while promoting a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of safety standards in production environments along with strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Experience with manual handling techniques and heavy lifting procedures to ensure worker safety.
• Technical proficiency in mechanical assembly processes and interpreting technical documentation accurately.
• 5+ years of experience in structural/steel welding or fabrication, including supervisory or lead experience
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.), steel fabrication, and shop/field welding practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations as applied to welding and steel fabrication work sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for directing crews and reporting to management.
• Experience completing JSAs, permits, and other field safety documentation.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel between job sites in the Galveston/Houston area.

Join us as a Production Supervisor to lead with energy, drive continuous improvement, and make a tangible impact on our manufacturing success!

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person