Forming & Welding Shift Leader I - Blytheville, AR

At Tenaris , you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services .

If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

Forming & Welding Shift Leader I - Blytheville, AR


LOCATION: Blytheville - Arkansas - USA


DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS


Purpose:
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and controlling all production activities within the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This includes monitoring production processes, enforcing compliance with company standards, and identifying opportunitites for process improvements.


Main Responsibilities:

• Controls and follows the production process, ensuring the accomplishment of production programs/schedule according to products' specifications, customer needs and Tenaris quality standards.
• Controls procedure compliance alerting deviations from the policy, procedures and specifications. Participates in the design and implementation of procedures and work instructions.
• Monitors Process indicators like productivity, utilization, charge to thousand, interruptions, rejections. Optimizes plant's performance and promotes the compliance of inspection plans and basic preventive maintenance.
• To comply with HSE procedures, report any incident or observation, perform inspections and participate in the investigation process. Implement the preventive/corrective actions. Keep updated the risk analysis and the environmental aspect assessment.
• Complies with the energy and other supplies consumption target/goals, carrying out the required actions that aim to reduce the use of them.
• Complies with Tenaris policies, procedures and management standards, and ensures adherence with all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
• Proactively motivates, coaches, communicates with and develops his/her staff and manages HR related activities in line with Human Resources norms and procedures. Protects from damage, theft or misuse the facilities, equipment and other physical resources assigned to his/her area.

Knowledge Required:

• Must already understand raw materials, production flow, quality control, and manufacturing optimization principles before hire.
• Should enter the role with a working knowledge of leadership, training, and performance management; refined further through experience with company-specific systems.
• Base understanding of quality systems and HSE required, but Tenaris-specific procedures, codes, and tools (e.g., OPPs, PRDs, TSE, STOP WORK) are learned during onboarding.
• General mechanical aptitude is expected; detailed machine knowledge and technical knowledge (e.g., ERW Welding process) is required on an intermediate level.
• Ability to assess production performance, identify problems, and make quick, sound decisions. Requires prior experience interpreting data and process indicators.
• Strong ability to direct, motivate, and align teams toward goals. Includes task delegation, conflict resolution, and real-time adjustment of priorities.
• Base understanding of safety rules and quality standards required; mastery of internal HSE, LOTO, and inspection systems gained during training.

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.

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