Fabrication Shop Supervisor (Manufacturing)

The Senior Fabrication Shop Supervisor is responsible for managing and optimizing the entire fabrication floor operation, including planning, resource allocation, process adherence, quality control, and personnel supervision. This role plays a key part in achieving production targets, maintaining fabrication quality, and ensuring safety compliance in a high-volume or precision manufacturing environment.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Strategic Shop Management

• • Plan and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly fabrication schedules

  • Lead cross-functional coordination with planning, QA/QC, design, and maintenance teams

  • Monitor progress against production targets and intervene in bottlenecks

✅ Technical Oversight

• • Supervise complex fabrication processes including structural assembly, pressure vessel fabrication, piping, or sheet metal work

  • Review and interpret detailed fabrication drawings, WPS/PQR, and welding symbols

  • Ensure execution of special processes like heat treatment, NDT, and fit-up checks as needed

✅ Team Leadership & Training

• • Lead, mentor, and assess a team of fabricators, welders, fitters, and machine operators

  • Oversee shift planning, attendance, and workforce utilization

  • Implement skills enhancement and safety training programs

✅ Quality & Safety Compliance

• • Enforce strict compliance with welding/fabrication standards (ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.)

  • Ensure first-time-right quality by managing in-process checks, stage inspections, and rework control

  • Promote a strong safety culture and conduct regular toolbox talks, audits, and incident reviews

✅ Resource & Process Optimization

• • Ensure optimal usage of machines (plasma cutting, press brake, welding sets, bending/rolling)

  • Drive productivity and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance coordination

  • Implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Lead day-to-day shop-floor fabrication operations to meet delivery schedules

  • Ensure dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and overall workmanship

  • Coordinate material flow, tool availability, and consumable inventory

  • Maintain shift reports, production records, rework logs, and performance metrics

  • Interface with QA/QC teams during internal and customer inspections

Qualifications:

• • Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Fabrication / Welding Technology

  • 7–12+ years of experience in fabrication with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity

Key Skills:

• • Expert in fabrication of structural components, tanks, skids, frames, and piping

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with proven team handling experience

  • Proficient in reading complex engineering drawings and welding standards

  • Familiar with ERP/shop-floor software, reporting systems, and MS Office

  • Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ASME Section IX, and relevant codes/standards

Preferred (Optional):

• • Background in industries such as oil & gas, heavy engineering, energy, or infrastructure

  • Certified welding inspector (CWI/CSWIP) is a plus

  • Working knowledge of CNC programming/nesting software for fabrication planning

Working Conditions:

• • Workshop-based, active involvement in machine shop and shop floor supervision

  • Extended standing and exposure to heat/noise; PPE compliance mandatory

  • May involve shift duties or weekend supervision as per project schedules