Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting schedule and delivery commitments.

Production Supervisors at Van-Am are accountable for successfully running assigned production areas, which includes Paint, Welding, and Tool Room operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands manufacturing flow, people management, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly production employees to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals

• Plan and execute daily production schedules; adjust resources to address changing priorities

• Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, and company policies

• Ensure work is performed to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements

• Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, and downtime; take corrective action as needed

• Coordinate with Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials to resolve production issues

• Train, coach, and develop employees; provide clear expectations and timely feedback

• Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues consistently and professionally

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work practices

• Maintain accurate production reporting and shift communication

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of production operations and labor management

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions

• Experience in an ISO or AS9100 quality environment strongly preferred

• Effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, shop-floor leadership role

Van-Am offers a stable manufacturing environment, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance.

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