Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Welser Profile North America · Valley City, ND
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Welser Profile North America (industrial) in Valley City, ND.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 804 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$101k, from 183 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- Lean 33%
- ✓ 5S 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Welser Profile North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
of a Area Manager, when needed.
- ◆Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining of all area personnel.
- ◆Conduct Layered Process and Safety Audits.
- ◆Conduct or participate in RC/CA for quality and safety issues.
Education and Experience
- ✓High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- ✓Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in metals.
- ✓Technical knowledge in area of
responsibilities
(i.e. metal forming, roll forming, benders, lasers, saws, etc.).
- ◆Ability to work side‑by‑side and operate equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities
- ✓Thorough understanding of manufacturing operations, familiarity with information systems terms and general knowledge of applications.
- ✓Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- ✓Effective management and leadership skills.
- ✓High cognitive ability and learning agility.
- ✓High emotional intelligence.
- ✓Knowledge of Microsoft Office, HRIS, ERP and other related software applications.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
- ◆Directly supervises operators, setups and techs in the production department.
Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Physical
Requirements
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles and will work near moving mechanical parts.
- ✓Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
- ✓Ability to perform excessive walking, standing, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, and lifting.
- ✓Ability to visually inspect parts and use of hands to use measuring gauges.
- ✓Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently.
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Welser Profile North America provided pay range
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$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
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Responsible for the development of team members and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and objectives within assigned shift and/or area. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process within assigned shift and/or area. Integral to ensuring that all goals for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, scrap, headcount, and overtime within assigned shift and/or area are monitored and met, and for driving improvements within scope of responsibilities.
- •Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the performance of area(s) of responsibility.
- •Supervise, develop, motivate, and train team members.
- •Ensure that all team members understand and fulfill their individual roles and responsibilities.
- •Develop the maturity of assigned area(s) in the subjects of safety, compliance, quality, 5S, and productivity
- •Lead team members during the set‑up and production process.
- •Address and eliminate identified weak points and errors in the production process.
- •Collaborate with other departments when necessary to resolve issues.
- •Initiate, monitor, and ensure compliance with production specifications such as set‑up times, speeds, and number of operators.
- •Documentation of product‑specific data sheet.
- •Ensuring the forwarding of reportable information (occupational safety, productivity, quality, ZH reports, logbook, etc.)
- •Collaborate in the implementation of instructions, training, inspections, and audits.
- •Duties back filling scope of operations, Running Line, enter line, etc.
- •Actively participate in order fulfillment by taking on the
Benefits for You and Your Family
- •Medical Insurance plan options.
- •Vision Insurance
- •Life, Disability, and AD&D Insurance
- •Voluntary Additional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- •401K + Company Match
- •Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Exercise Facility Reimbursement
Learning and Development
With our long history, there are many resources for development and growth including structured training pathways, emphasis on cross‑training, continuous improvement initiatives, and other opportunities for employees to engage with the organization.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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