Welding supervisor job description

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POSITION SUMMARY: As a Boilermaker and Fitter Supervisor, this position is responsible for supervising Boilermaker, Fitter and Shipfitter type work in the shipyard across multiple projects. In this capacity, the Boilermaker and Fitter Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all equipment and labor for the assigned craft. Craft oversight involves planning all aspects needed for the assigned craft including labor, materials, tools and equipment, change orders and job hazard analyses. Additionally the supervisor may have responsibility for overseeing the work of lower level supervisors in the same craft area. The incumbent must be self-disciplined, resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility for the assigned crafts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (this list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities)

* Leads and communicates company safety culture and policies regardless of reporting structure (discipline, incident reports, investigations etc). Leads craft safety meetings. Holds employees accountable for demonstrating acceptable safety practices. Provides input to ways to instill attention to safety among all employees.
* Works closely with the project managers or ship superintendents for elements in the projects in the supervisor's craft area; handles planning including specifying staffing needs and scheduling, tools, materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
* Provides supervision to assigned employees which may also include lower level supervisors. Supervision includes assignment to tasks, assuring completion of tasks within deadlines, resolving conflicts, applying needed disciplinary action with designated management representative and reassigning employees across projects. Writes/receives verbal and written turnovers at shift changes. Applies good understanding of the Union contract.
* Coordinates regulatory agency compliance for assigned crafts. Assures employees accomplish work in accordance with proper practices and within specifications.
* Prepares condition found reports (CFR), change orders and job hazard analyses (JHA) for the assigned craft activities by hand or using computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and email. Teaches and coaches others in how to prepare CFR, JHA and change orders.
* Communicates changes in practices or policies; demonstrates and models behavior supportive of the direction the company is headed; provides meaningful and constructive suggestions for practice improvements; acts as and is a recognized leader among peers.
* Trains, coaches and mentors other supervisors in staffing and scheduling and other upper level supervisory functions.
* Assist estimating department as required for bidding work.
* Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Journey level experience as a Boilermaker or Fitter with a concentration of recent experience in a shipyard type environment. A minimum of three years experience as a Boilermaker Supervisor or Fitter Supervisor in an industrial environment. Must demonstrate an adept ability to effectively lead the work of others.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of marine-related equipment, ship repair and construction techniques; sequencing of ship repair activities; shipyard safety practices; complex mathematical principles as applied to shipping activities.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees; act as a leader and be recognized as such by others, read, understand and apply ship repair specifications, blue prints, technical procedures, and regulations; identify problems with production and re-chart to correct; direct, coach and motivate the work of others; resolve conflicts; coordinate multiple details related to various projects simultaneously.

Skill in directing and coordinating the work of others; operating a personal computer and various PC applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; working with several abstract and concrete variables; effectively resolving conflict; using tools as required for accomplishing the work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands for this position involve the ability to maneuver in a shipyard as needed to oversee the accomplishment of work. Requires extensive walking and standing; some climbing, crouching, twisting and stooping. Working with the tools pertinent to the supervisor's craft involves manual dexterity and fine motor movement and the ability to lift and manipulate a variety of tools. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Work is predominately performed outside or on board ships in all weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment for this job is demanding and potentially hazardous due to work on or inside ships as well as travel around ship repair yard.

Must have the ability to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where we make life-saving products

You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of forming relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As a Weld Supervisor, you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family, and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to solve. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

We establish relationships with each other to get work done.

As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

A manufacturing facility is a high-energy environment with little downtime. We have robust processes that ensure our employees are safe and healthy—both mentally and physically. We pride ourselves on being top of the line regarding cleanliness and safety.

We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management to ensure employees are consistently engaged with their work.

What you'll be doing

• Implement safety and sanitation regulations. Investigate accidents and implement corrective plan to eliminate recurrence. Conduct or assign training for equipment operations or work and safety procedures
• Advise and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as production welders, paint operators, robot programmers and material handlers
• Address problems with work quality, issues between employees and other concerns in an effective, timely manner
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements. Also, evaluate current production estimates and outputs to ensure that customer delivery requirements are met
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals and minimize overtime. Supervise and prioritize workflow of production lines to meet daily schedules
• Assist in determining standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads
• Develop and implement 5S activities and other measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency
• Support NPD and TCO activities
• Directly supervises between thirty to sixty full-time.
• Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and focusing associates; supply and conversion cost adherence; addressing complaints and resolving problems

What you'll bring

• Associate degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience by combination of education and work experience in a specific field. (Bachelor degree preferred)
• Minimum two years of similar job related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of Windows, MS Word, Excel
• Well trained in 5S principles and the discipline to sustain
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Bronze Certification (preferred)
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Motivating, developing, and advising people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• Business and leadership skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEO is the Law
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

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Basic Job Functions: A Weld Supervisor is directly responsible for overseeing and organizing the weld equipment, staff, and processes on a production floor. They will oversee scheduling and routine production activities as well as acting as first-line troubleshooting should problems arise.
Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in welding shop environment or demonstrated proficiency in basic welding procedures.

• Good working knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes, techniques and industry standards.

• Good understanding of 5S or Lean Manufacturing activities.

Education:

• Appropriate trade or tertiary qualifications in a marine, production or welding discipline. Qualifications may be substituted by extensive industry/trade experience.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Management of the production team - including hiring, appraising, training and disciplining when necessary

• Ensures all safety policies are understood and followed

• Assigns production tasks to team members taking account of production needs and individual capabilities

• Collects data and compiles reports about production

• Ensures all documentation necessary for regulatory compliance is completed accurately

• Troubleshoots issues with equipment or machinery

• Conduct reviews of the production processes to try to identify areas for improvements

• Ensure production processes are being carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements

• Ensures production team has access to all relevant raw materials and equipment - ensure the smooth running of production

• Will work with specialist teams (such as validation or quality) to ensure that production team and equipment are fully compliant and up to date with training

• Ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum

• All other duties as assigned by Production Manager

Required Skills:

• Ability to supervise and coach individuals.

• Proactive manner demonstrating interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Ability to understand technical documents, technical manuals, and drawings.

• Ability to identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to succeed in a high-performance team environment.

• Strong relationship skills with subordinates, peers, and executives.

• Strong understanding of various factors that yield a successful outcome.

• Accountable and delivers on commitments.

• Ability to identify new processes and procedures for continual improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.

• Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.