Machining Shop Lead (CNC/Manual) – 4-Day Week, Aerospace

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

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC is seeking an experienced Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a high-precision environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and staff development while ensuring parts meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The supervisor will lead CNC and manual machining, coordinate across departments, and support continuous improvement initiatives within an AS9100-certified facility.

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.

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, 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 performance.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, organized workplace.

Skills

Machining leadership

CNC machining

GD&T

ERPs/production planning

Coaching and development

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC is seeking an experienced Machine Shop/Tool Room Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a high-precision environment. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and staff development while ensuring parts meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The supervisor will lead CNC and manual machining, coordinate across departments, and support continuous improvement initiatives within an AS9100-certified facility.