Production Supervisor – PrimeWall (Aluminum Panels)

Job Summary

The Working Production Supervisor for PrimeWall is responsible for both leading and actively participating in the daily manufacturing of large-format insulated aluminum wall assemblies, complete with windows, doors, and cladding. This hybrid role combines hands-on assembly work with supervisory duties, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery deadlines are consistently met.

The Working Supervisor coordinates labor, materials, and production flow across framing, glazing, cladding, and finishing stations while setting the tone on the floor through direct involvement in day-to-day operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

· Participate directly in manual assembly activities for aluminum wall systems.

· Supervise and support day-to-day production tasks, solving issues on the floor in real time.

· Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet project timelines and shipping requirements.

· Monitor workflow, labor allocation, and station efficiency to optimize throughput.

· Ensure materials, drawings, tools, and fixtures are staged and ready before production starts.

· Work collaboratively with engineering, logistics, quality, and project management teams.

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Quality Control

· Ensure all wall assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

· Perform and enforce quality checkpoints throughout framing, glazing, and cladding.

· Identify non-conformances, lead corrective actions, and perform hands-on rework when required.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve consistency.

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Health & Safety

· Model safe working practices through hands-on leadership on the floor.

· Enforce plant safety policies and procedures.

· Conduct toolbox talks, safety checks, and risk assessments at workstations.

· Ensure proper use of PPE and safe manual handling of aluminum assemblies and glass.

· Participate in safety incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

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Team Leadership & Development

· Lead, coach, and support production staff, including leads and assemblers.

· Assign tasks based on skill level, workload, and daily production priorities.

· Train new employees in assembly processes, tools, and best practices.

· Participate in performance reviews and promote a positive, engaged, and safety-focused culture.

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Reporting & Communication

· Track daily production metrics including output, labor utilization, scrap, and rework.

· Provide floor-level updates to plant leadership on progress, bottlenecks, and resource needs.

· Maintain clear communication between shifts and project teams.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

· High school diploma required; technical diploma or trade certification preferred.

· 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience—curtain wall, window wall, or glazing strongly preferred.

· 1–3 years of leadership, lead-hand, or supervisory experience in a production environment.

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Technical Knowledge

· Strong understanding of aluminum wall assembly and glazing processes.

· Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and fabrication documentation.

· Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement is an asset.

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Skills & Competencies

· Strong hands-on leadership and ability to lead by example.

· Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Able to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

· Clear communication skills—verbal and written.

· Basic proficiency in production reporting tools and documentation.

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Physical & Work Environment Requirements

· Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.

· Ability to lift, position, and handle aluminum frames and glass panels.

· Work performed in a manufacturing environment with typical noise and material-handling activity.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Production output vs. schedule.

· Quality metrics (defects, rework, returns).

· Safety performance (incidents, near misses).

· Labor efficiency and overtime control.

· On-time delivery performance

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 – $100,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid vacation, 3 paid sick days

Vacancy Status: New, full-time position

AI Disclosure: PrimeFab does not use AI in candidate screening or selection