Manufacturing Supervisor
Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Updated: 07.22.2025
Aqueous Vets® (AV®) is seeking talented, capable applicants to fill a key role within our growing organization.
AV is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of water treatment systems that protect public health and the environment by removing PFAS and other contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). As a trusted industry leader, AV pairs its team of seasoned engineers and water industry professionals with an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to creating cutting-edge solutions for each end user. From concept to commission, AV’s turnkey solutions encompass a full range of capabilities, including design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and exemplary, long-term customer service. A proud member of the Bain Double Impact family, AV is passionate about ensuring sustainable social and environmental impact in the communities it serves.
This role will be full-time and on-site in Redding reporting directly to the General Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe work environment for all associates, with a constant safety focus
- Directly manage manufacturing and fabrication operations in collaboration with manufacturing leads
- Responsible for maintaining a staffing plan and providing hiring recommendations to the General Manager
- Responsible for training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as required.
- Responsible for assignment of personnel to production duties and manage towards expected efficiencies
- Support planning and production scheduling as required to ensure on time delivery
- Coordinate with Quality personnel to ensure consistent production of products that meet or exceed AV standards
- Support materials management and inventory controls as required
- Continuously improve facility processes by evaluating workflow, equipment, fixtures, and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Support the development of, and revisions to, all technical documentation including Programs, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the company’s social and environmental mission by promoting sustainable practices, fostering an inclusive work environment, and consistently prioritizing health and safety in all aspects of their role.
Education and/or Experience:
We are seeking a team player who can grow with our company.
- Must have high school diploma
- Must have 7 - 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a pipe fitting or weld fabrication shop
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand for a 10-hour work shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Technical Skills
- Safety-oriented, working knowledge of OSHA guidelines strongly preferred
- Must be knowledgeable in all phases of carbon and stainless-steel welding operations including SMAW, SAW, FCAW, MIG, TIG.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience is a plus
- Business Central system experience is a plus
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer acumen including Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to prioritize and delegate actions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to self-start projects and initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
Benefits
Benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401k plan
Aqueous Vets® is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
