Hands-On Shop Supervisor - Metal Processing

Andritz; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz In Chesterton, IN is seeking a Working Shop Supervisor to manage direct shop staffing and oversee daily production flow. You will coordinate with customers, schedule pickups, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in an office-based plant environment.

The role requires hands-on supervision, organization of production documents, and effective communication with management, customers, and crews to maintain on-time delivery and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
• Overhead crane training, Hazardous Communication, First Aid and CPR.
• Customer Focus and Ownership for Performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct shop employees and manage workflow to maximize productivity and quality.
• Schedule trucks for pickups and deliveries and coordinate with customers.
• Maintain production board and logs, assign jobs to machines, and track progress.
• Prepare shipping paperwork and ensure proper documentation for shipments.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and train operators on safe operating procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Safety mindset

Customer Focus

Ownership for Performance

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane training

Hazardous Communication

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Andritz In Chesterton, IN is seeking a Working Shop Supervisor to manage direct shop staffing and oversee daily production flow. You will coordinate with customers, schedule pickups, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in an office-based plant environment.

The role requires hands-on supervision, organization of production documents, and effective communication with management, customers, and crews to maintain on-time delivery and safe operations.