FABRICATION PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Greater Chicago Area)

Fabrication Supervisor

Location: Chicago’s western suburbs | Full-time, onsite

Position Overview

Woodlawn Consulting Group is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor for a manufacturer of electrical power distribution equipment. This position leads daily fabrication operations, supports production schedules, and ensures work meets quality and safety requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on metal fabrication experience, strong leadership skills, and a practical approach to improving manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of fabricators, welders, and production technicians.
• Assign work, communicate expectations, and monitor employee performance and production progress.
• Oversee fabrication of components and assemblies using engineering drawings, blueprints, and production specifications.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, and equipment availability to support production needs.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and resolve bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
• Verify that finished components meet dimensional tolerances and quality requirements.
• Maintain and improve quality control procedures to reduce defects and rework.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures, conduct safety meetings, and address potential hazards.
• Adjust staffing and workflow to meet changing priorities and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Recommend improvements to fabrication methods, tooling, and equipment.
• Use production management systems to track work and support operational planning.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of fabrication or manufacturing experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on knowledge of punching, forming, welding, and related fabrication processes and equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements in fabrication and assembly environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to quality and deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.
• Technical certification in welding, fabrication, manufacturing technology, or production management.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Confidential Search

Additional company and facility details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.