Forge Shop Supervisor

Nbutexas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and paid holidays

Bonuses and overtime opportunities

Union environment

Career development

Job summary

Nbutexas in Chicago, IL seeks a Forge Shop Supervisor to oversee daily forging and heat treatment operations in a heavy industrial setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a union environment.

You will lead a skilled team, drive process improvements, and develop staff while maintaining production schedules and meeting performance targets. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, metallurgy, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a forging department.
• Experience in steel manufacturing, forging, heat treating, or similar heavy manufacturing required.
• Ability to work in a hot, noisy, heavy industrial environment with frequent walking and standing.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient in reading production schedules, work orders, drawings, and specs.
• Strong knowledge of forging operations, industrial heat treatment processes, and metallurgical principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily forging and heat treatment operations, assigning work based on production schedules.
• Ensure a strong safety culture through trainings, audits, and adherence to OSHA/company policies.
• Monitor productivity and quality, making real-time adjustments for efficiency and customer delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop union hourly employees, handling onboarding, evaluations, and performance management.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to meet production goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements and support Lean initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production and labor records; communicate operational updates during shift handovers.
• Step into a leadership role where your experience and hands‑on style will be valued and rewarded.

Skills

Forging operations

Supervisory experience

Reading drawings & specs

MS Office

CMMS

ERP/MES systems

Lean principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering technology

Tools

CMMS

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Forge Shop Supervisor – Chicago, IL

Join a leading steel manufacturer as a forge shop supervisor, overseeing production operations on state-of-the-art hydraulic open die presses and heat treat furnaces. This is a high-impact leadership role on 2nd or 3rd shift, responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence in a union environment. You'll have the opportunity to drive process improvements, develop a skilled team, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Forge Shop Supervisor Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary ($70,000–$85,000 per year)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Short-term disability and life insurance
• 10 paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO)
• Quarterly gainsharing and attendance bonuses
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Overtime opportunities
• Union membership
• Career advancement pathways and on-the-job training

Forge Shop Supervisor Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, metallurgy, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a forging department
• Experience in steel manufacturing, forging, heat treating, or similar heavy manufacturing required
• Ability to work in a hot, noisy, heavy industrial environment with frequent walking and standing
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Proficient in reading production schedules, work orders, drawings, and specs
• Strong knowledge of forging operations, industrial heat treatment processes, and metallurgical principles

Forge Shop Supervisor Preferred Background & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience working in a union environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ERP/MES systems
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and team-development skills

Forge Shop Supervisor Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supervise daily forging and heat treatment operations, assigning work based on production schedules
• Ensure a strong safety culture through trainings, audits, and adherence to OSHA/company policies
• Monitor productivity and quality, making real-time adjustments for efficiency and customer delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop union hourly employees, handling onboarding, evaluations, and performance management
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to meet production goals
• Identify and implement process improvements and support Lean initiatives
• Maintain accurate production and labor records; communicate operational updates during shift handovers
• Step into a leadership role where your experience and hands‑on style will be valued and rewarded.