FABRICATION SUPERVISOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 12, 2025 - The Fabrication Supervisor excels in overseeing both office and shop operations within the fabrication department. This role requires proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding tolerances, and utilizing various fabrication equipment, coupled with a solid background in production management, ideally in a manufacturing setting. Additionally, the position demands advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and experience in quality control processes such as HACCP, enhancing communication across all organizational levels.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Fabrication Supervisor Resume
- Quality Control
- Safety Compliance
- Scheduling
- Production Planning
- Inspection
- Process Compliance
- ISO Compliance
- Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Recruitment
- Training
- Performance Feedback
- Liaison
- Change Management
Summary of Fabrication Supervisor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Extensive Ossur Custom System (LEAN) manufacturing process knowledge
- Experience in training on warehouse equipment, flow of inventory, and production operating procedures.
- Experience with Mold making, Silicone Liner and Central Fabrication Production processes
- Manufacturing management experience in low/medium volume high technology Medical Device manufacture.
- Experience in working to GMP standards.
- Experienced in 5S and Lean Manufacturing activities
- Experience in Quality management systems and working within the medical device industry
- Basic Knowledge of Ossur products (by training or experience)
- Knowledge of Ossur products will be obtained by working with R&D, Customer Service, and Engineering.
- Basic computer knowledge, familiar with MS Windows, particularly Excel and Word, web-based interfaces, and SharePoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
2. BS in Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Effective leadership skills, able to envision, develop, direct, manage, delegate responsibility and authority and motivate employees
- Strong working knowledge of metalworking machinery and stamping presses.
- Knowledge of the Production Daikin System and Flexible Manufacturing System (in-house training /certification)
- Good computer skills such as MS Office Outlook, Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Effective problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
- Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals
- Ability to provide direction to employees, orients, trains, assigns and performs management
3. BS in Industrial Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Strong leadership qualities to lead the fab department in the office and in the shop.
- Able to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
- Proven measurement and mathematical fractional/decimal conversion skills.
- Able to distinguish material types and specifications.
- Experience as a Production Supervisor or Manager, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
- Computer literacy, particularly Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience operating various types of fabrication equipment
- Experience in management/supervision in a fabrication environment
- Experience with food production and/or processing, quality control, HACCP or similar experience.
- Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies.
- Experience with Kronos, ADP eTime, Carlisle systems