2nd Shift Welding Supervisor - MIG/TIG & Robotics

Purple Cow Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Production Supervisor for a second-shift manufacturing opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This onsite leadership role has primary responsibility for weld operations, including MIG, TIG and robotic welding processes, while supporting coordination across assembly, testing and finishing operations.

The Production Supervisor will lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets, quality standards, safety requirements and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with significant exposure to welding operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of MIG, TIG and robotic welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to spend extended periods on the production floor and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities with primary responsibility for weld operations.
• Ensure production schedules are met across welding booths, robotic cells and downstream processes.
• Balance labor and workflow to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain throughput.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor and report output, efficiency, rework and on-time delivery metrics.
• Oversee weld quality initiatives and work with Quality and CWI personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve arc-on time and weld cell utilization.
• Assist with weld process troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Supervise, coach and develop production employees, including welders and operators.
• Support hiring, onboarding and training; conduct performance evaluations.
• Manage scheduling, attendance, overtime and staffing levels.
• Foster accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, workflow improvements and waste reduction.
• Track productivity, scrap rates and labor efficiency.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and process enhancements.
• Support cross-training to increase workforce flexibility.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Robotic Welding

Blueprint Reading

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Supervisory Leadership

Quality & Safety Awareness

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Trade School Education

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Production Supervisor for a second-shift manufacturing opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This onsite leadership role has primary responsibility for weld operations, including MIG, TIG and robotic welding processes, while supporting coordination across assembly, testing and finishing operations.

The Production Supervisor will lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets, quality standards, safety requirements and delivery commitments.