1st Shift Production Supervisor - Precision Machining

TekPro Engineering; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering in Wheeling, IL is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a CNC machining department. You will supervise machinists, setup technicians and operators, ensure schedules and quality standards are met.

You will lead continuous improvement efforts, coach staff, and maintain production records while communicating performance to management. This role requires strong leadership in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a manufacturing team.
• Experience in metal or precision machining preferred.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and shop floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily CNC machining operations including machinists and operators.
• Coordinate production schedules and assign work to meet deadlines.
• Monitor productivity, machine utilization, workflow and department performance.
• Lead, coach and develop production staff while promoting accountability.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate department performance to management.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Team supervision

CNC knowledge

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Blueprint Reading

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations within a precision machining department in Wheeling, IL. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of CNC machinists and machine operators, maintaining production schedules, improving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety standards are consistently met.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily operations within the CNC machining department, including machinists, setup technicians, and machine operators.Coordinate production schedules, assign work, and ensure manufacturing deadlines are met.Monitor productivity, machine utilization, workflow, and overall department performance.Lead, coach, and develop production employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.Assist with employee training, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain accurate production records and communicate department performance to management.QualificationsPrevious supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.Experience in metal manufacturing, CNC machining, or precision machining strongly preferred.Understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and shop floor operations.Ability to manage production teams, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.Familiarity with CNC milling, turning, machining setups, or blueprint reading is a plus.Experience working in aerospace, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments is a plus.