Machine Shop Production Supervisor

Brad Foote Gearing; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brad Foote Gearing, a Broadwind, Inc. unit in Cicero, IL, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead Milling and Turning on first shift. The role drives continuous improvement, staffing, and on-time delivery for precision gears and gearboxes.

The ideal candidate has machine shop experience, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and ISO 9001 quality standards. Excellent safety and team management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a machine shop (milling, turning, grinding, cutting).
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement across Milling and Turning to maximize production efficiency.
• Improve tooling, machining, and operator efficiency using Lean principles.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes for your areas.
• Track and evaluate unit productivity at team and department level.
• Champion quality at the source and lead defect-reduction efforts.
• Schedule workforce, workflow, and equipment layout for efficiency.
• Train machinists and improve workforce productivity.
• Ensure customer requirements and ISO 9001 standards are met.
• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and PPE compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprints

Problem-solving

Prioritization

ISO 9001 knowledge

Polish Spanish (bilingual)

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At a glance
Company: Brad Foote Gearing
Location: Cicero, IL 60804
Pay: $90,000–$100,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Shift: 1st Shift

Why This Job Is Worth Considering

Brad Foote Gearing, a Broadwind, Inc. business unit in Cicero, IL, is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead the Milling and Turning teams on first shift. Brad Foote has manufactured precision gearing since 1924, was the first U.S.-based gear manufacturer certified to ISO 9001, and holds AGMA, DNV, ABS, and AEM certifications. The shop produces gears from 1 inch to 140 inches in diameter for mining, marine, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation, and other heavy industries, backed by roughly $10 million invested in machinery over the past five years. This is a first-shift leadership role with real ownership over process improvement, staffing, and on-time delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead continuous improvement across the Milling and Turning departments to maximize production efficiency
• Improve tooling, machining, and operator efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes for your areas of responsibility
• Track and evaluate individual and overall unit productivity
• Champion quality at the source and lead defect-reduction efforts
• Schedule the workforce, workflow, and equipment layout for maximum efficiency, and coordinate with other departments to keep production moving
• Train machinists and continually improve workforce productivity
• Ensure customer requirements and ISO 9001 quality standards are met
• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and PPE compliance, and use strong interpersonal skills to resolve operator concerns

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree, or commensurate experience, in manufacturing
• Previous work experience in a machine shop (milling, turning, grinding, cutting)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of precision measurement tools

Preferred

• Continuous improvement experience, including Six Sigma
• Gearing experience
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
• Union shop experience
• Bilingual in Polish and/or Spanish

Pay, Benefits and Schedule

This role pays $90,000–$100,000 per year on a full-time, exempt basis, working first shift. Brad Foote Gear Works offers a full package of benefits and rewards to its employees.

About Brad Foote Gearing and Apply

Brad Foote Gear Works, a division of Broadwind, Inc., has been a leader in precision gearing since 1924, manufacturing gears and gearboxes from its ISO 9001-certified Cicero, IL facility for customers across mining, marine, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation, steel processing, and defense. Brad Foote Gear Works is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.