Welding Manager

Welding Operations Management

• Oversee daily welding activities for manual and robotic welding lines.

• Allocate welding tasks based on production schedules, priorities, and workforce availability.

• Develop, validate, and implement welding procedures, WPS, and work instructions.

• Supervise and train welders, robotic operators, and technicians to maintain high skill levels.

• Monitor shift-wise output and ensure adherence to production targets.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure welding quality in collaboration with Quality Control to resolve non-conformities.

• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards, and customer-specific certifications (ISO, TUV Nord).

• Manage documentation including WPS, PQR, weld maps, and welder qualification records.

• Support audits, trials, and quality improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise 3 welding supervisors and 30 welders.

• Identify skill gaps and arrange training programs for welders.

• Conduct performance evaluations and maintain discipline on the shop floor.

• Resolve conflicts and ensure smooth operations across shifts.

Process Improvement & Technical Expertise

• Troubleshoot welding defects, robotic programming issues, and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and automation techniques.

• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

• Plan procurement and inventory of welding consumables, spares, and equipment.

Planning & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

• Maintain reports on productivity, downtime, rejection rates, and improvement initiatives.

• Utilize ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) for resource planning and tracking.