1st Shift Area Manager — Metal Stampings

Lake Air Metals; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is hiring a Production Supervisor with metal stamping experience for 1st shift in New Hope, MN. The role oversees the Area Manager function for the metals stamping division, directs team leads, and drives production efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in sheet metal manufacturing, strong leadership and ERP data management skills, and the ability to manage staffing and budgets to meet financial objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's or 4-year program certificate or 2–4 years related experience acceptable.
• 5+ years supervising production in the sheet metal industry.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in sheet metal.
• Ability to lead and make decisions for the business.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and adjust staffing, resources, and workflows to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Direct Team/Shift Leads and hourly employees, providing coaching, mentoring and performance evaluations.
• Address employee concerns and administer corrective actions per policies.
• Review and approve timecards and attendance for payroll accuracy.
• Monitor production activities using ERP and QA systems to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Maintain and optimize ERP data like routings, labor rates, and production notes.
• Audit labor utilization and production performance for accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on support for material handling and expediting as needed.
• Oversee new parts, prototypes, and process improvement initiatives.
• Track production performance and communicate status to drive improvements.

Skills

Staffing planning

Leadership

Sheet metal operations

Production supervision

ERP experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two to four years related experience or training; or 4-year program

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Lake Air Products is hiring a Production Supervisor with metal stamping experience for 1st shift in New Hope, MN. The role oversees the Area Manager function for the metals stamping division, directs team leads, and drives production efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in sheet metal manufacturing, strong leadership and ERP data management skills, and the ability to manage staffing and budgets to meet financial objectives.