Production Supervisor

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.