Stainless Steel Manufacturing Supervisor

Description For 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom design and manufacturing of food handling and food preparation equipment for the food service industry. We support customers nationwide through innovative engineering, product development, and reliable domestic distribution. Winholt Equipment is seeking an experienced Stainless Steel Manufacturing Supervisor Position Summary The Stainless-Steel Manufacturing Supervisor is a frontline leadership role responsible for overseeing daily stainless-steel fabrication operations.

This position is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and on-time delivery while leading hourly production teams and executing production plans. The supervisor leads from the floor, enforces standards, develops associates, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own daily production schedules, job priorities, and labor assignments to meet customer delivery commitments. Monitor production performance, KPIs, and labor efficiency; take corrective action when targets are missed. Ensure safe operation of equipment and strict compliance with safety policies and PPE requirements. Oversee product quality and address issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Supervise, train, coach, and hold production associates accountable for performance, attendance, and conduct. Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and associate relations matters. Coordinate material availability, inventory accuracy, and production reporting using ERP/MRP systems. Identify and implement process, equipment, and layout improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping to align production priorities.

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory experience in stainless steel or metal fabrication manufacturing. Proven ability to lead hourly production teams in a high-paced environment. Strong technical knowledge of stainless-steel fabrication equipment and processes. Demonstrated success meeting safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.

Experience using ERP/MRP systems. Preferred: Technical or trade background in fabrication or manufacturing. Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to stand and walk the production floor for extended periods. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA 401K with matching Life Insurance, STD Paid Time Off Employee Assistance & Discount Programs Rewards Program Compensation Information The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 annually . This range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.

Individual compensation may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. In addition to base compensation, Winholt offers a comprehensive benefits package and may provide bonus or incentive opportunities where applicable.

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity employer.