Sterling Engineering

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee two key manufacturing areas: Welding and Drill/Saw Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing leader who knows how to keep production moving, develop a strong team, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across the Welding and Drill/Saw departments
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees while promoting accountability and teamwork
• Plan and prioritize daily work to meet production schedules and customer commitments
• Monitor workflow, productivity, quality, and staffing requirements
• Ensure employees follow established safety, quality, and production procedures
• Troubleshoot production issues and remove obstacles to keep work moving
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve production and quality concerns
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, and throughput
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with other departments as needed
• Train employees on processes, procedures, equipment, and safe work practices

Requirements

• Previous Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Welding Supervisor, or Lead experience
• Strong background in welding, fabrication, metal manufacturing, or machining
• Experience overseeing welding and/or saw/drill operations strongly preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflow
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a production team
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is a plus

Additional Information

• Location: Itasca, IL
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Work Environment: 100% Onsite