{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"334d84600a533ef482b63ff4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/334d84600a533ef482b63ff4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/334d84600a533ef482b63ff4","title":"Machine Shop Supervisor","description":"Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our team of machinists in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the machine shop, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.\nWhat You'll Do\nSupervise and coordinate the daily activities of machinists, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate production.\nPlan and assign workloads to support customer requirements and production schedules.\nProvide technical guidance and support on machining processes, setups, and equipment operation.\nTrain, mentor, and develop machinists, fostering growth in technical skills and problem-solving.\nMonitor workflow and quality, addressing issues quickly to minimize downtime and rework.\nPartner with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure parts meet specifications and timelines.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient machine shop environment.\nWhat We're Looking For\nEducation/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Technical degree or journeyman machinist certification preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.\nSkills: Strong knowledge of machining principles, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measuring equipment. Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Ability to organize work, solve problems, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.\nOther Requirements: Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.\nWhy Join Van-Am?\nAt Van-Am, our people are our strength. We offer:\nCompetitive pay with shift differential opportunities\nComprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K)\nPaid time off and company-paid holidays\nA 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) for most shifts\nOpportunities for growth and advancement in a stable, family-oriented environment\n\nIf you are a skilled leader with machining expertise and a passion for driving results, we invite you to apply and grow with Van-Am.","company":"Vanam Tool Engineering","rawCompany":"vanam tool engineering","city":"St Joseph","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:53:59.720Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"49-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-mechanics-installers-and-repairers"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Shop Supervisor","description":"Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead our team of machinists in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. 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