About this position
Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift | Aerospace & Defense Precision Machining
AS9100 Rev D certified, ITAR registered manufacturing. Tier I/II
Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Shift: 2nd
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Hourly up to $45, plus differential. 10+ hours of weekly OT.
Est. $130-145k annually
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to join a leading aerospace and defense precision machining company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, growing manufacturer specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for demanding industries, including aerospace, defense, space, and medical.
The Production Supervisor will oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of CNC machinists and production personnel, and ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to effectively manage shop floor operations in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily 2nd shift production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are achieved.
- Lead, coach, and develop CNC machinists, setup personnel, operators, and other manufacturing employees.
- Coordinate production schedules, machine assignments, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency and equipment utilization.
- Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot machining issues, improve processes, and minimize downtime.
- Oversee CNC milling, turning, and other precision machining operations.
- Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Quality, Maintenance, and Production Planning teams to resolve operational challenges.
- Ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and customer quality requirements.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards, company procedures, and applicable aerospace manufacturing requirements.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality issues, scrap, rework, and production inefficiencies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving cycle time reduction, setup optimization, lean manufacturing, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Monitor employee performance, provide training and development, and promote accountability throughout the department.
- Enforce workplace safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and proper equipment operation.
- Track production metrics, communicate shift performance, and provide regular updates to manufacturing leadership.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of CNC machining or precision manufacturing experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of CNC milling, turning, setups, tooling, and machining processes.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Experience managing production schedules, personnel, workflow, and shop floor performance.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Background with multi-axis CNC machining, horizontal machining centers, or mill/turn equipment. xavwley
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing principles.
Location and commute
6037 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3207204917.