Production Supervisor
SME Industries · Fort Hall, ID
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at SME Industries (industrial) in Fort Hall, ID. Investigate, document and where applicable, discipline incidents, which are violations of SME’s policies, procedures and rules.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 875 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$100k, from 206 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- Lean 32%
- EHS / safety 21%
- 5S 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at SME Industries
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Requirements
- ✓Prefer High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and 3 - 5 years of Fitter/Welder experience and previous supervisory experience.
- ✓Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to safely manage a team of employees.
- ✓Ability to work for extended hours in a physically challenging environment. Must be physically fit.
- ✓Sound technical welding and blueprint skills and an aptitude to supervise individual and/or teams of welders and fitter/welders.
- ✓Able to read blueprints, understand and use concepts related to shop manufacturing and effectively use skilled employees to safely accomplish department and line production goals.
- ✓Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, if necessary, with subordinates, co-workers, inspectors and maintenance personnel.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and production processes. Must be able to set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines and stay within allotted hours and budget.
- ✓Must have the ability to plan and organize and leadership skill to make plans effective.
- ✓Basic math skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- ✓Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
- ✓Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods.
- ✓Physically fit to work in an industrial environment and tolerate exposure to varying physical conditions.
- ✓Must be able to work extended hours when necessary.
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Job Description
Job Description NIGHT SHIFT
The Production Supervisor – For each production line or assigned area is responsible for the safety, productivity and security of all production employees staffed on a designated shift. The Lead is accountable for ensuring that work scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters. They are also responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of machinery, plant or bay fixtures, product, inventory and stores.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- •Oversee the production process, following outlined production schedule.
- •Create a culture of safety addressing potential hazards immediately and ensuring strict compliance to company safety protocols.
- •Ensure SME Steel’s efficiency and performance goals are met or exceeded.
- •Ensure that all SME Safety and health guidelines and rules are enforced and practiced by department’s employees.
- •Supervise, train and mentor all new employees and continue to coach all existing employees.
- •Review the performance of subordinates, assisting them to make improvements where needed.
- •Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- •Enable effective communications between employees and management.
- •Investigate, document and where applicable, discipline incidents, which are violations of SME’s policies, procedures and rules. Pay particular attention to violations of all SME safety rules.
- •Work with Plant Manager to determine human and material resource needs for department or line.
- •Ensure that prescribed line and lifting device preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
- •Know skill levels of subordinates and provide leadership and development where required to improve department or line’s capabilities.
- •Other duties that may be assigned.
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Work environment
- •Industrial manufacturing environment with heavy machinery, forklifts and overhead cranes.
- •Use of PPE such as gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear is required.
- •Interaction with team members, leads, and supervisors is frequent and necessary.
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\nCompany Description Founded in 1992 by Jerry and Craig Moyes.
SME serves a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, and more. With five plants across the Western U.S. Companies within the SME family specialize in miscellaneous metal and custom steel finishing, the most-trusted and industry standard seismic bracing and both seismic-controlled and wind-controlled moment frame connections, and logistics.
Today, SME continues the legacy established by our founders. We execute the projects that are too challenging or too big for others and we do so with a focus on safety and quality for our partners and team members.
At SME Steel, we’re built on hard work, skill, and pride. We don’t just build steel — we build careers you can count on. As a leader in structural steel fabrication and erection, we provide a safe, team-driven workplace where craftsmanship and accountability matter. With steady work, modern equipment, and opportunities to grow, SME Steel is a place where your skills make a real impact. Our people take pride in knowing the steel they build stands strong in projects that define skylines and communities.
Company Description
Founded in 1992 by Jerry and Craig Moyes.\r\n\r\nSME serves a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, and more. With five plants across the Western U.S. Companies within the SME family specialize in miscellaneous metal and custom steel finishing, the most-trusted and industry standard seismic bracing and both seismic-controlled and wind-controlled moment frame connections, and logistics.\r\n\r\nToday, SME continues the legacy established
