2nd Shift CNC Production Lead – Aerospace Precision

TekPro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. You will lead CNC machinists and production staff, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while meeting AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and coordinating with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in precision manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to optimize

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC machining or precision manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling, turning, setups, tooling, and processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience managing schedules, personnel, and shop floor performance; AS9100/ISO9001 familiarity.

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.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Shop Floor Leadership

Read Blueprints & GD&T

Lean/Six Sigma

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

TekPro in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. You will lead CNC machinists and production staff, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while meeting AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and coordinating with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in precision manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to optimize