Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day, 10-hour workweek

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience, including CNC machining with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or AS9100-certified environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and production planning.
• Ability to coach employees, manage priorities, and improve operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop machinists to achieve 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 leadership to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in a safe, organized workplace.

Skills

Machining leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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.