Production Supervisor - American Fan

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor Date: September 2025

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Summary

American Fan has an opportunity for a Production Supervisor based in our Fairfield, OH facility.
We are seeking a results-driven and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across multiple production areas that could include welding, fabrication, assembly, and paint. This role requires a strong, people-oriented leader with a track record of managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cultivating a culture of safety and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and be able to develop binding relationships across all functional areas within the organization, as well as with customers and vendors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of production employees across departments.
• Ensure daily manufacturing goals are met for quality, output, and on-time delivery in key functions that could include welding, fabrication, assembly, and paint.
• Drive a safety-first culture by enforcing the use of PPE, conducting safety talks, and promoting proactive safety practices.
• Monitor product quality and drive corrective actions when non-conformances are identified.
• Serve as a clear and consistent communicator between teams, leadership, and support functions (engineering, maintenance, quality).
• Assist with scheduling, labor planning, and performance management; participate in hiring and training initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Track production KPIs and support root cause investigations for downtime, scrap, or rework.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Audit/ Participate 5S in the department.
• Complete all other duties assigned to you by your manager.
• Maintain company values of Integrity, Velocity and Teamwork

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role; background in welding, fabrication, or assembly environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supervising hourly or skilled trade employees.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, Standard Work, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; able to foster accountability and teamwork.
• Familiarity with manufacturing metrics and ability to interpret production data.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems in a manufacturing context is a plus.
• Experience or awareness of EPA regulations and compliance is helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled