Production Supervisor - CNC - 3rd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cary, IL is seeking a seasoned 3rd Shift CNC Production Supervisor to lead a fast-paced manufacturing operation. You will oversee CNC mill and lathe processes, manage workflow, and drive production goals through strong leadership.

The role requires hands-on CNC experience, data-driven reporting, ERP/MES familiarity, and a focus on continuous improvement using Kanban and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing with CNC mill/lathe experience.
• CNC programming knowledge a plus with strong process adherence.
• Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES, inventory systems; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3rd shift CNC production operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Create daily production, cycle count, and inventory reports; ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile ERP/MES transactions and material locations to support ops.
• Support purchasing and production planning with inventory control processes.
• Lead Kanban, safety stock strategies, and other improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

CNC milling/lathe experience

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Operations or related field

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Great Plains ERP

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

City and State: Cary, IL

Job Title: 3rd Shift CNC Production Supervisor

Pay Rate: $32.00-$38.00/hour (+ Overtime) + 15% Shift Differential

Schedule/Shift: 3rd Shift

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Summary

We are seeking an experienced 3rd Shift CNC Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive CNC mill and lathe experience, and the ability to drive efficiency, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3rd shift production operations, ensuring efficient workflow, material movement between departments, and controlled work-in-process inventory.
• Create and maintain daily production reports, cycle count reports, transaction reports, and open manufacturing order reports while ensuring data accuracy.
• Reconcile ERP and manufacturing system transactions, inventory quantities, and material locations to support operational effectiveness.
• Support purchasing and production teams through material reviews, replenishment planning, production schedule updates, and inventory control processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Kanban, safety stock strategies, and other process improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Operations or a related field preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a discrete manufacturing environment with strong CNC mill and lathe operation experience.
• Preferred CNC programming knowledge with strong process adherence, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results and implement change.
• Proficiency with ERP and MES systems, Microsoft Office, and inventory management systems; experience with Great Plains ERP and Dynamics 365 is a plus. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses