Production Supervisor - Ventrac

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 Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead People & Shape Culture

• 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

Drive Safe, Quality Production

• 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

Oversee Fabrication Operations

• 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

Manage Equipment, Materials & Processes

• 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

Collaborate Cross‑Functionally

• Work closely with Engineering, Parts, Scheduling, and Maintenance to support production priorities and expedited needs
• Communicate production status, challenges, and improvements clearly to leadership

Job Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework
• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience in fabrication
• Experience supervising teams of 20+ employees

What Can We Give You?   

At Ventrac we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ventrac offers employees at our Orrville, OH location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

• Location – Located in the heart of Orrville, a small town with a busy manufacturing industry, we have a family-like work atmosphere. We are around 10 minutes from U.S. Route 30 and Route 585 for easy travel. 

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

• Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples. 

• Competitive Salary – A reasonable salary estimate is $63,000-$75,000 for this opportunity. The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.