Night Shift Foreman

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit Sharing

Great benefits

Job summary

Scot Forge is seeking a Night Shift Manufacturing Foreman in Spring Grove, IL to lead overnight operations, coordinating forging, machining, heat treat and related departments. This 2nd/3rd shift role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and the ability to make real-time decisions to maintain quality and production goals.

As an employee-owned company, Scot Forge offers ESOP participation, profit sharing and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in metals, forging, or heavy industrial environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations.
• Servant leadership mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of material flow, production processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience working with production systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and support to production teams during overnight operations.
• Coordinate activities across forging, machining, heat treat, and related departments.
• Make real-time decisions regarding safety, quality, staffing, and production issues.
• Promote clear communication and effective shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Coach and develop employee-owners while reinforcing performance expectations.
• Support production schedules, operational priorities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Servant leadership

Team coordination

Manufacturing processes

Decision-making

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking tools

Production systems

Job description

Description

Lead the Night. Support the Team. Make an Impact.

Scot Forge is seeking a Night Shift Manufacturing Foreman to provide hands-on leadership for overnight operations at our Spring Grove, Illinois facility.

This role serves as the primary leadership presence during off-shift operations, providing direction, problem-solving support, and coordination across multiple manufacturing departments. As a servant leader, you will help ensure safe operations, maintain product quality, support production goals, and create a positive work environment for employee-owners across the facility.

Position Information

• Location: Spring Grove, IL
• Shift: 2nd/3rd Shift
• Schedule: Approximately 10-hour shifts
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across multiple departments
• Opportunity to develop employees and influence operational performance
• Strong safety culture and team-first environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forging. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You’ll Do

As the Night Shift Manufacturing Foreman, you will:

• Provide hands-on leadership and support to production teams during overnight operations
• Coordinate activities across forging, machining, heat treat, and related departments
• Make real-time decisions regarding safety, quality, staffing, and production issues
• Promote clear communication and effective shift-to-shift handoffs
• Coach and develop employee-owners while reinforcing performance expectations
• Support production schedules, operational priorities, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in metals, forging, or heavy industrial environments
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations
• Servant leadership mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of material flow, production processes, and manufacturing operations
• Intermediate computer skills and experience working with production systems
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, process documentation, and inspection requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and production tracking tools
• Experience in forging, machining, heat treat, fabrication, or other heavy manufacturing environments
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a production environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in industrial environments that may include heat, noise, moving equipment, and production activity
• Ability to operate or work around forklifts, hoists, and overhead cranes as required
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.