Aerospace Machining Supervisor - 4-Day Week, Lead & Improve

Van Am Tool, LLC.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day, 10-hour workweek

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance and 401(k)

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor to oversee daily operations in an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee development while ensuring precision machined components meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The position supervises CNC and manual machining, coordinates production across departments, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a modern precision machining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience, including CNC machining.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or AS9100 environment preferred.
• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and production planning.
• Ability to coach employees and improve operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop machinists to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, machine utilization and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, drawings, GD&T, and internal quality procedures.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, scrap, rework, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, Maintenance, and Production leadership to resolve issues.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while maintaining a safe workplace.

Skills

Machining supervision

CNC machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor to oversee daily operations in an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee development while ensuring precision machined components meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The position supervises CNC and manual machining, coordinates production across departments, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a modern precision machining