Join an industry leader at Encore Fire Protection, a full-service fire protection company dedicated to safeguarding lives and property across the Northeast. With over 1,400 employees and 40,000 customers from Maine to Pennsylvania, we deliver cutting-edge fire suppression, sprinkler systems, and alarm solutions. Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen—and we need a Welder/Fabrication Supervisor who shares our commitment to excellence!

As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have recently joined forces with Sprinkler Systems, Inc. based out of Lewiston, ME. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the Maine area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do.

The Welder/Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for the overall production in the welding/fabrication department. In addition, this working supervisor will also manage the team, the quality of their work and their productivity. This position is responsible for welding as well as the fabrication of piping and related components and processes by performing the following duties.

Who You Are:

You are a hands-on leader with a strong background in fabrication. You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing teams to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Your attention to detail and problem-solving abilities enable you to quickly address production challenges and identify opportunities for process improvements. You are proactive, adaptable, and able to balance the needs of the team with company goals. Your strong communication and leadership skills allow you to motivate and mentor your team, ensuring that each member contributes to the overall success of the operation.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage assigned manufacturing team members to ensure product quality, efficient work habits and on-time completion of fabrication needs
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and quality, reduce cost, decrease scrap and product rework. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards. Recommend and initiate improvements to production processes.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff, setting performance standards. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resource Department as appropriate.
• Ensure adequate capacity for current production needs and support analysis to ensure future capacity. This includes ensuring adequate cross training so that multiple people can execute critical fabrication procedures thereby reducing downtime.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing and operations (e.g., safety, inventory control, housekeeping, worker involvement, etc.).
• Work in close collaboration with PM’s to ensure the efficient scheduling of fabrication processes
• Implement, document, and manage manufacturing equipment logs and standard operating procedure practices, which includes ensuring scheduled maintenance is performed on machines to minimize down time.
• Ensure the timely reporting and resolution of production issues with PM’s. Interface with all sprinkler departments to address concerns, work on special projects, and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and requirements, including but not limited to, safety, health and environmental rules.
• Actively participate in welding and fabrication process as time allows by achieving a work/management balance

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience managing others
• Five years prior welding, pipe fabrication, or other fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings

What You'll Bring:

• Leadership – ability to manage a team and enforce rules and priorities
• Precise and detail oriented – good math skills and precision in work specifications
• Planning and organization – effective at organizing and planning work by defining needs and priorities
• Clear communications – ability to listen, process and communicate clearly
• Integrity – uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions
• Resilience – ability to work under pressure and keep calm
• Analytical skills – able to gather and process information and effectively define action

Benefits:

As a company, Encore is hyper-focused on developing a culture that thrives on success and is energized by the fact that we get to make peoples' lives better and safer each day. One of the ways we do this is by generously rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. But we also believe that not all rewards are monetary. Here are just a few a few perks that a successful individual in this role can expect:

• Full-time position with attractive pay and opportunity for advancement.
• Encore apparel and gear
• Freedom to express ideas - a culture of willingness to test, try, modify, adopt, enhance, improve and CHANGE as needed
• Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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