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Welding And Fabrication Supervisor (2:00pm to 10:30pm)
G&W Electric Co.
Supervising daily manufacturing operations and performance of employees for a designated value stream, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending improvements in production methods.
19d ago
$71,200 - $92,600
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
performance management
employee development
continuous improvement
skill development
process optimization
safety leadership
- Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager
- Ensure effective employee relations by providing employee mentoring and development and resolving employee issues through coaching and problem resolution
- Assist in initiating, implementing and leading continuous improvement activities assisting in researching new processes, procedures and equipment that may improve throughput, quality and profitability
- Arrange for training to develop the employees’ work skills to improve department throughput and reduce scrap/rework through coaching and training
- Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, partnering with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities and implement improvements while driving a lean culture
- Make employment decisions
- Supervise the work of manufacturing employees
- Lead activities needed to perform accident investigations, safety observations, and hazard mapping
- Support NPD introductions to production, working with technical supervisor and lead to troubleshoot processes, reviewing and updating work instructions and training team members to ensure a smooth transition
- Ensure employees’ personal safety by providing safety training for all aspects of the job and department
- Track absenteeism and maintain and approve timekeeping records
- Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level
- Work with Warehouse Manager to maintain proper inventory levels for optimum productivity
- Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee’s productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution.
- Coordinate projects with other supervisors and departments
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas Seeking to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels, increase the utilization of resources and manage department priorities
- Control manpower and materials needed to complete jobs accurately and on time
- Recommend disciplinary actions
- Work with Supply Chain, Planning and QA to resolve parts, inventory and quality issues
- Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues
What you bring
ms office
lean/six sigma
bachelor degree
workforce directive
manufacturing experience
problem solving
- Possesses intermediate computer skills including experience using the MS Office suite, a business planning and inventory system
- Holds a High School diploma or GED; A Bachelor’s Degree is a plus
- Has extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
- Has a minimum of 3 years of experience directing an hourly or manufacturing workforce
- Has excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Has 5-7 years’ progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Security clearance- employment decisions, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations.
Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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