Production Lead – Machining & Lean

Viant Medical Inc.; Wheeling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

10 holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Viant Wheeling facility is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance. You will guide issue resolution, align lines with master schedules, and manage metrics while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in a machining environment (CNC/Swiss) and strong Lean manufacturing knowledge. Onsite role with focus on team development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a machining environment (CNC or Swiss).
• Experience with lathes, mills, grinders, laser, robotics, and automation.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure safety, quality, and policy adherence.
• Guide resolution of production issues to meet weekly schedules.
• Synchronize production lines with master schedule and material planning.
• Establish and monitor departmental metrics and progress updates.
• Close work orders in Oracle and maintain data integrity.
• Coach and develop team members, recruit, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain open communication about production and team achievements.
• Foster inclusion, conflict resolution, and professional development.
• Adapt to business needs and take on additional responsibilities.
• Support Six Sigma and Lean initiatives and collaborate with Engineers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Machining environment

CNC

Swiss machines

Robotics & automation

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

MS Excel

Quality and safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering or Business

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Viant Wheeling facility is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance. You will guide issue resolution, align lines with master schedules, and manage metrics while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in a machining environment (CNC/Swiss) and strong Lean manufacturing knowledge. Onsite role with focus on team development and operational excellence.