Production Supervisor

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll own the floor — leading a team of skilled production and welding employees and taking accountability for the people, the numbers, and the day-to-day decisions that drive throughput, quality, and safety every shift. You’ll work closely with Production Managers, QA, Maintenance, and planning and materials teams to keep your area running to standard, develop the bench beneath you, and represent the heartbeat of the floor to leadership. This is an opportunity to lead where welding craftsmanship meets data-driven decision-making, with real ownership over your area’s performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Own the core manufacturing KPIs for your area — schedule adherence, daily attainment/throughput, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Work in Process (WIP) — and speak plainly to what's driving the numbers.
• Use basic data analytics to spot trends and turn that insight into daily decisions and corrective action.
• Provide day-to-day direction for welding and pipe fit-up operations to meet quality and production goals.
• Offer technical guidance in welding methods, techniques, and equipment use, and review work orders and drawings for accuracy.
• Own first-line quality in your area — flag non-conformances, coordinate with QA on weld quality standards, and keep the area audit-ready.
• Evaluate equipment condition, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate with maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement — identify efficiency initiatives, maintain 5S/visual management standards, and participate in improvement events like FEM and summits.
• Partner with planners and materials teams to manage inventory and keep parts available.
• Assure a safe working environment; investigate and document workplace injuries and incidents promptly.
• Supervise hourly employees, monitor work habits, and apply the employee handbook and disciplinary process consistently.
• Present team status, KPI performance, and improvement updates clearly to leadership and peers, and escalate issues promptly.
• Support the development of direct reports — including growing a Lead to absorb daily execution tasks — and contribute to quarterly performance evaluations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloy metals (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, check dimensions, and allocate resources effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong math skills and a mechanical mindset.
• Comfortable operating and understanding welding equipment and related manufacturing tools (e.g., cranes, cutting tools, molding presses).
• Clear communicator with leadership qualities, team spirit, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Comfortable working in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as a daily working tool.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on an active production floor, with PPE compliance required throughout the shift.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification.
• Working familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Qlik and Mendix for production and materials data.
• Comfort using AI-based tools to support reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Hands-on ability to perform or demonstrate core production and welding tasks alongside your team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

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