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Ventrac is seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead first-shift Fabrication operations (excluding welding). This role is responsible for daily production execution, team leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement across multiple CNC and fabrication work centers. The ideal candidate is a people‑focused manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and takes pride in building a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Directly supervise and develop a team of fabrication employees through coaching, training, and performance management
Build a positive, respectful work environment where employees feel engaged, supported, and accountable
Set clear expectations related to safety, quality, productivity, and behavior
Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action in partnership with HR
Support employee growth through cross‑training and development planning
Ensure safe and consistent production that meets or exceeds customer expectations for quality, cost, and delivery
Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing policies, addressing risks, and leading by example
Utilize continuous improvement principles to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput
Schedule and manage workflow within the Fabrication department to meet daily and long‑term production goals
Ensure proper operation of fabrication work centers including laser cutters, brake presses, presses, saws, machining, drilling, and bending operations
Support accurate CNC programming processes to ensure efficient, repeatable production
Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, or process inconsistencies
Partner with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance is completed and downtime is minimized
Order and manage fabrication consumables and spare parts (sheet steel, lubricants, lenses, etc.)
Maintain appropriate documentation related to quality, processes, and regulatory requirements
Continuously refine processes, schedules, and material flow to support changing business needs
Work closely with Engineering, Parts, Scheduling, and Maintenance to support production priorities and expedited needs
Communicate production status, challenges, and improvements clearly to leadership
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in manufacturing or fabrication operations
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead on the shop floor
Detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and results‑driven
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed
Nice to have:
Some college coursework
5+ years of manufacturing management experience in fabrication
Experience supervising teams of 20+ employees
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Casual, office-plant blended environment (Dress for your day)
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community