Production Supervisor (2nd shift)

Metal Craft; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

METAL CRAFT in Elk River, MN seeks a hands‑on Production Supervisor to optimize production, quality and efficiency. You will lead a shift, develop a capable team, and drive safety and lean improvements across operations.

The role emphasizes training, process improvements, and collaboration with engineering and quality to resolve issues and achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience required.
• Manufacturing background with machine shop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily operations, assign tasks, authorize overtime, and control costs.
• Ensure ISO quality standards are maintained and procedures followed.
• Lead production across assigned areas and coordinate shifts.
• Oversee training, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Apply 5S and lean methods to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to improve processes.
• Develop Kanban for consumables and optimize inventory.
• Interview and evaluate applicants for vacant positions.
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and report on progress.

Skills

Manufacturing execution

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

Our Culture is best in class!

"Built right. Every time" is not just a slogan. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. We build things that make a difference in people's lives. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go. At METAL CRAFT, your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Supervisor to optimize production, quality, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining effective production systems, developing a highly trained team, and fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment, values accountability, drives results, and is committed to building strong teams and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily departmental operations, assign tasks to staff, authorize overtime when necessary, and controls costs and product waste.
• Ensures compliance to ISO quality standards and process procedures are maintained and adhere to decision matrix.
• Responsible for leading production in the assigned areas and communicating with production personnel on other shifts.
• Review timecards to ensure employees working hours are correctly recorded and completed.
• Responsible for the training and development of the employees. This includes creating and implementing training plans, completing performance reviews, developing individual goals, and shadowing / coaching individuals.
• Maintain maximum efficiency through areas via use of 5S and other lean methods.
• Work with other departments and support groups to ensure that CAPAs are developed correctly and initiate appropriate corrective action to prevent deviation recurrence.
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with engineering and quality to facilitate improvements of process and/or quality concerns by driving quality at the source.
• Organize tasks and communicate schedules and productions runs to team.
• Attend and present at tier meetings at multiple levels.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement utilizing M2I program.
• Oversee manufacturing across all departments to ensure optimal flow.
• Work with operations management to establish and adhere to hiring plans.
• Lead and troubleshoot any issues with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Identify, lead, manage and report on process improvements.
• Communicate and resolve flow stoppage.
• Optimize inventory control procedures and develop kanban systems for consumables.
• Create and implement standard work practices within and across departments.
• Interview and evaluate applicants for vacant positions.
• Enforces company policies and communicates any issues to Management and / or Human Resources.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Machine shop experience strongly desired
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Required Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing execution expertise
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Team development and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of company policies and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem-solving and sound decision-making skills

Core Values

• People - We can do it
• Innovation - We work together
• Service - We honor our word
• Quality - We do what's right

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO and more)

Exempt Position / Salary

Responsible for 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. 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, age, or any other federally protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time