Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

502 S Oakland Ave, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM

About Us:

Q2 Artificial Lift Services (ALS) has 40+ repair and service facilities located across the Canada and the U.S. Our service locations are supported by a world-class manufacturing operation (API & ISO Certified), plus a highly skilled engineering and optimization group. Q2 ALS manufactures high quality individual pump parts in the Oil and Gas Industry. We offer a complete product line of barrels, plungers, fittings, accessories and heat treated tubing needed for downhole pump installations.

US Rod in Nappanee, Indiana, is sourcing a Production Supervisor for 1st shift. This supervisor will supervise between 30-40 employees. First shift operates from 5AM-3:30PM Monday through Friday. Saturday work may also be required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Track work order process and machine times within MACOLA; making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee and coach employees, having disciplinary conversations when needed.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and coordinate training for operators needing specific training.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Handle the recruitment of new operators.
• Manage timekeeping responsibilities by set deadlines to avoid delays in payroll.
• Plan machining by studying job packets, routings and notes, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes and orientations, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Maintain specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in company arranged educational opportunities, reading technical publications, trying new technologies, and discussing and sharing experiences with others.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• G-Code, M-code programming
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Technical, engineering or related field, degree a plus.
• Extensive experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience as a supervisor or similar role.
• Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Sitting, bending, standing, walking 8-10 hours per day.
• Able to lift 55 lbs.
• Must comply with all safety and PPE requirements.

Note we do not accept calls/inquiries from agencies. While we thank all applicants, we will contact only those selected for an interview.