First-Shift Lead, Secondary Operations

Mcandrs; Elk River, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is seeking a hands-on Secondary Operations Production Supervisor (1st shift) to optimize finishing, EDM, grind, Gundrill and manual mills. You will lead a cross-functional team, implement lean practices, and ensure safety, quality and on-time production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong problem-solving and blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Machine shop experience strongly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plan daily departmental operations, assign tasks, authorize overtime when necessary, and control costs.
• Lead production in assigned areas and communicate with production personnel on other shifts.
• Review timecards to ensure employees' hours are correctly recorded.
• Develop training plans, conduct performance reviews, and coach employees.
• Maintain maximum efficiency through 5S and lean methods.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to improve processes and quality concerns.
• Organize tasks and communicate schedules and production runs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Oversee manufacturing across departments to optimize flow.
• Interview and evaluate applicants for vacancies.
• Enforce company policies and report issues to Management/HR.

Skills

Team development and leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving & decision making

Multitasking & prioritization

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Blueprint reading

Policy & procedure understanding

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is seeking a hands-on Secondary Operations Production Supervisor (1st shift) to optimize finishing, EDM, grind, Gundrill and manual mills. You will lead a cross-functional team, implement lean practices, and ensure safety, quality and on-time production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong problem-solving and blueprint-reading skills.