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Shop Supervisor (Process Pipe)

Company:
Wayne Brothers, Inc.
Location:
Walterboro, SC, 29488
Posted:
January 02, 2026
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Shop Supervisor must work safely and productively on various sized projects within company facilities. Occasionally needing to travel to a job site to assist with installation. A successful candidate in this role must be highly motivated and willing to complete any task assigned, along with performing the essential duties of the Shop Supervisor position. All employees are expected to communicate, always build relationships with other team members, and use good judgment. The Shop Supervisor is expected to have the ability to perform all duties of the positions preceding it in its specific career path, while being responsible and accountable to complete any other tasks assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in a safe manner, recognize and correct shop hazards, and comply with WBC safety requirements

Serve as a safe and productive member of the Process Integration Group

Responsible to manage/supervise all employees and activities within the fabrication shop. Essential to be a strong leader.

Collaborate with the Pipe Design and Fabrication Manager (PDFM) [KG1] to formulate work priorities and implement operational goals and objectives for shop related work processes

Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on established priorities, quantity of equipment and technical skills of available personnel on a daily basis

Prepare and assign work orders and specifications for fabrication projects. Review work orders periodically with PDFM [KG2] as necessary to ensure that priorities are being met.

Monitor shop/work areas/operations and examine tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of established procedures or safety rules

Participate in budget preparation, coordinating purchasing, and monitor group and company expenditures related to assigned duties.

Assist PDFM [KG3] with inventorying equipment, material and supplies assigned to the Process Integration Group. Maintain stocks of these items for the shop.

Assist in the evaluation of equipment purchases.

Evaluate assigned employees to determine areas for improvement, training needs, adherence to safe work practices, etc.

Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies in a positive, supportive manner.

Ensure employee time is reported accurately.

Recommend wage adjustments to Group Manager based on employee evaluations.

Assist shop personnel with performing fabrication projects.

Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, and outside contractors. Arrange outsourced work with external vendors, as necessary.

Responsibly for Quality Control in the shop. Collaborating with the QCM as required.

Make continuous improvements to fabrication work processes. Proactively recommend specific ways to improve fabrication practices and reduce costs.

Arrange or conduct shop worker training on an individual or group basis in safety, equipment/tool operation and trade specific best practices.

Assist with making the arrangements for welding classes.

Participate in company sponsored safety training activities.

Perform special projects for job sites - fabrication, welding, etc.

Complete, submit and/or file reports related to the following safety activities: o Shop Safety Inspection Report - Conduct inspection monthly and submit report to Safety Director

o Tool Box Talks - Perform weekly and submit weekly to Safety Director

o Pre-Task Plan(s) - Routine Tasks - perform weekly - file in Shop and retain for 2 years. Non-routine Tasks - perform prior to task - file in Shop and retain 2 years.

o WBC Stretching Program - Perform daily at start of workday. Confirm daily on timesheets.

o First-Aid Logs - Fill out log when supplies are used. Submit monthly to Safety Director even if no instances are recorded.

o Accident / Incident involving an injury.

(1) Administer first aid if needed and notify Safety Director immediately if accident requires medical treatment beyond first aid.

(2) Documentation (submit all documentation to Safety Director within 24 hours)

(a) WBC Accident/Incident Investigation Form

(b) Pictures

(c) Shop Specific New Employee Orientation - Conduct first day on the job

(d) Specialized Safety Training Activities - As needed, submit appropriate training document to H.R.

Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes / tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times. [KG1] What is new correct job title?

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Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma/GED - required

Vocational or technical training/work experience/OJT in mechanics - required

Proficient in Typing - required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work tasks and processes using work teams

Analyzing and interpreting fabrication drawings and specifications.

Knowledge of all shop tool operation.

Measuring and calculating precisely

Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoning

Communicating/reporting with Process Integrations PDFM, GM, PM's and field leaders.

Assisting with developing, overseeing, and guiding the implementation of shop-related safety and work-task plans

Making judgments and decisions at task, process, and job levels

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a basic level

Thinking logically and critically

Seeing and interpreting details close-up and far away

Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation

Interacting with other trades or subcontractors

Manual dexterity

Mechanical reasoning Working Conditions

Outdoors - occasionally

Indoors - frequently

Loud noise - frequently

Temperatures - seasonal

Personal Protective Equipment - at all times

Multi-activity worksites - frequently

Traveling/out of town - rarely

40 to 60-hour work week - frequently Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license - required

OSHA 30-Hour Certification - required; training provided by Wayne Brothers

Welding certifications per WB WPS

First Aid/CPR - desirable Physical Demands

Lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 pounds

Frequent standing, bending, stretching, reaching, and walking

Focus concentration, attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.

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