Production Supervisor - Metal Stamping

1st Shift Production Supervisor

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People Best Teams.

We are currently seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor for our metals stamping division located in New Hope, MN. This is a great opportunity to make a critical impact as you work with manufacturing leaders and team members to drive continuous improvements and meet and exceed quality, cost and other goals. This role is an opportunity for a driven candidate to join a company with a strong growth path.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing employees within the stamping plant to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal components. This role oversees daily operations, provides training and support to production staff, coordinates workflow through department leads, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Supervisor works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to meet production goals, maintain safety standards, improve processes, and ensure customer requirements are achieved while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines in order to meet production needs
• Utilize a strong understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing interpretation to build products to specifications.
• Adjust machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications, as needed
• Conduct programming at the machine - Master Cam, Gibbs or Solidworks preferred
• Assist in and train employees on the set-up CNC lathes, multi-axis lathes and vertical milling machines
• Consult with engineering to modify jobs and improve production and quality of products.
• Ensure that all aspects of plant operations are as efficient as possible.
• Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System and departmental procedures, and work-instructions.
• Complete prompt, thorough and high-quality incident investigations that identify root causes and corrective actions are completed for all incidents and injuries.
• Must have a metal stamping manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of stamping operations, production scheduling, quality standards, safety requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four-Year College or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years experience supervising production and employees in the sheet metal industry.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in sheet metal industry
• Ability to lead, make decisions for the business

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may require travel to our Roseville, MN facility and may be subject to export control regulations. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law or obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

Apply Today! Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!