CNC Operations Supervisor — 2nd Shift Leader

Woodward Inc.; Niles, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a CNC Operations Supervisor for 2nd shift in Niles, IL. The role focuses on guiding frontline teams to hit daily production targets while maintaining safety and quality.

You will coordinate materials, equipment, and personnel to optimize throughput and reduce waste, aligning with lean principles and continuous improvement. You will lead with strong communication, solve day-to-day production issues, and drive performance reviews, coaching, and skills development across

Qualifications

• Ultra precision CNC machining and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Provide direct support to front line team members in meeting their daily production targets to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Resource Management: Allocates and coordinates resources effectively to meet operational objectives.
• Performance Management: Conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, manages member development, recognition and ensures accountability and policy adherence.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves day-to-day technical and operational issues and coaching and mentoring team's problem-solving capabilities.
• Process Improvement: Collaborates with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness to improve the production system and meet customer demand.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Operational Management

Team Communication

Time Management

Lean Mindset

5S

Visual Management

Daily Management System

Emotional Intelligence

Data Analysis

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a CNC Operations Supervisor for 2nd shift in Niles, IL. The role focuses on guiding frontline teams to hit daily production targets while maintaining safety and quality.

You will coordinate materials, equipment, and personnel to optimize throughput and reduce waste, aligning with lean principles and continuous improvement. You will lead with strong communication, solve day-to-day production issues, and drive performance reviews, coaching, and skills development across