1st Shift Supervisor - Metal Fabrication

Company Overview
APX is an industry leader in metal manufacturing, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a state-of-the-art facility and a dedicated team of professionals, we are poised for growth and seek a highly experienced Senior Supervisor to drive operational excellence and lead our production team to new heights.

Position Summary
The Floor Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within a custom fabrication job shop environment. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while supporting employees, coordinating workflow, and maintaining production schedules. The Floor Supervisor serves as a hands-on leader who drives accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and related shop operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of shop employees including fabricators, welders, machinists, assemblers, and material handlers.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor workflow, production schedules, labor utilization, and job progress to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
• Review production drawings, work orders, and specifications to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate priorities and resources with office personnel including planning, engineering, quality, and management teams.
• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for fabrication and production challenges.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct employee performance discussions, provide feedback, and assist with corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure quality standards are met through inspections, process verification, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, organization, and waste reduction.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and attendance documentation.
• Support a positive and respectful work environment built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and communication.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees.
• Participate in scheduling overtime and manpower allocation based on production demands.
• Responsible for daily management of raw materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school education preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a fabrication, welding, machining, or custom manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of custom fabrication processes, blueprint reading, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and OSHA standards. OSHA 10 certificate preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced job shop environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic computer systems, production tracking, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production documentation.
• ERP Software experience required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments including noise, heat, welding flash, dust, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and welding-related protective equipment as required.