The Lakeland Companies ยท 2 months ago
Shop Supervisor
Glencoe, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Lakeland Companies is a UL electrical enclosure manufacturer and precision sheet-metal fabricator specializing in custom engineered solutions. They are seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead and support production floor operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and a culture of accountability. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide daily direction, support, and coaching to production team members across fabrication, welding, assembly, and finishing departments
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Purchasing to align production priorities with customer deadlines
Promote a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
Oversee daily shop floor operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols
Monitor workflow and labor utilization; identify and resolve bottlenecks to improve throughput
Utilize M1 ERP system for scheduling, work order tracking, job costing and monitoring overall production efficiency
Ensure work is performed according to company quality standards
Partner with Engineering to address non-conformances, rework, and scrap issues, using reason codes and root-cause analysis
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve process flow, and optimize equipment usage
Train, mentor, and cross-train employees to build a flexible and capable workforce
Encourage professional development and support employee growth opportunities
Conduct performance reviews in alignment with company standards and values
Manage timekeeping, attendance and performance evaluations for shop staff
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, precision sheet-metal, or related manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or other quality management systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance hands-on shop support with supervisory responsibilities
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office 365)
Prolonged periods of standing
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Preferred
2+ years in a leadership, lead, or supervisory role preferred
Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting, CNC punch, press brake, welding, powder coating, and assembly preferred
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (experience with M1 is a plus)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401k and profit-sharing
Company
The Lakeland Companies
The Lakeland Companies is an industrial automation company providing electrical component and systems solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase