Job Description:

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is eager to keep learning and growing?

Smith Equipment, a division of Miller Electric, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team who are highly tenured and engaged in making an impact.  As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be on the front lines—mentoring our team and solving problems that matter. This role is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about safety, process optimization, and building a culture of continuous improvement.

How you will Make an Impact:

Leadership:

Inspire and coach teams on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Act as a coach/trainer for critical manufacturing/assembly processes, empowering the operations teamLead the implementation of new processes and changes following ITWs continuous improvement toolbox, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.Responsible for interviews, employee onboarding, training, performance reviews, merit discussions and development of the team.Manage external contractors and internal maintenance support resources when needed, forging strong partnerships to ensure seamless operations.Embrace flexibility and enthusiastically take on any other duties assigned by management, knowing that your contributions are vital to our success.Advocate for the procurement of capital equipment, justifying investments that drive efficiency and enhance processes.

Safety:

Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams, management, and safety committee, working hand in hand to support safety-related initiatives effectively.Embrace the opportunity to understand, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing/assembly processes, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.Assume responsibility for achieving assembly specifications, meeting facility requirements, and aligning with our evolving business needs.Co-own the development, implementation, and sustainment of cultivating a workplace that is organized, efficient, and conducive to success.Champion compliance with government regulations, demonstrating our commitment to operating ethically and responsibly.

Collaboration:

Build employee relationships through daily, open, and direct communication while encouraging creativity and innovation.Hands on approach understanding the processes, connecting with the team and by learning the Smith product.Collaborate with the operations team to develop production capacity and contingency plans, strengthening our division's resilience.Support and maintain formal manufacturing assembly documentation, ensuring accurate records and streamlined processes.Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, actively researching and implementing improvements to our existing systems.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

Learning Mindset: Spend time learning in detail about Smith products and manufacturing processes.Seek to Understand: the history and current state of the business to define future state.Relationship Building: Collaborate and communicate with a cross functional team.Hands On: Strong mechanical aptitude.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Collaboration: Effectively lead within a team-based organizational framework

Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be consideredPreference of Bachelor Degree with 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience, or Associate Degree with 4 years of manufacturing leadership experience, or GED/High School Diploma and 6 years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.  ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why ITW Welding?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!”

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.