What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Shop Supervisor position at Van-Am Tool & Engineering?
Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor to oversee daily machine shop operations in our AS9100-certified manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee development while ensuring precision machined components consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. The position supervises CNC and manual machining operations, coordinates production activities across multiple departments, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join Van-Am?
- Opportunity for a 4-day, 10-hour workweek
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Stable, growing manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense industries
- Modern precision machining environment with investment in advanced equipment and technology
What You Will Do
- Lead and develop machinists and machining personnel to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
- Coordinate production schedules, staffing, machine utilization, and workflow.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, engineering drawings, GD&T, and internal quality procedures.
- Monitor departmental KPIs including productivity, scrap, rework, downtime, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance, and Production leadership to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
- Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, organized workplace.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of machining experience, including CNC machining, with previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience in an aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or AS9100-certified environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, blueprint reading, GD&T, ERP systems, and production planning.
- Proven ability to coach employees, solve problems, manage priorities, and improve operational performance.
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a high-precision, quality-driven environment and is ready to make an impact in aerospace and defense manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.
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.