Production Supervisor

Van-Am Tool & Engineering•St Joseph, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on, shop-floor leadership role

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ISO or AS9100 quality environment strongly preferred

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