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Forge Shop Supervisor – Chicago, IL
Join a leading steel manufacturer as a forge shop supervisor overseeing state-of-the-art hydraulic open die presses and heat treat furnaces. This is a high-impact role within a union environment, offering the chance to drive process improvements and support a culture of continuous improvement while developing a talented production team.
Forge Shop Supervisor Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary ($70,000–$85,000 per year)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- 10 paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO)
- Quarterly gainsharing and attendance bonuses
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Overtime opportunities
- Career advancement pathways and on-the-job training
Forge Shop Supervisor Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, metallurgy, or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a forging department
- Experience in steel manufacturing, forging, heat treating, or similar heavy manufacturing is required
- Ability to work in a hot, noisy, heavy industrial environment with frequent walking and standing
- Ability to climb stairs/ladders and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Proficient in reading production schedules, work orders, drawings, and specifications
- Strong knowledge of forging operations, industrial heat treatment, and metallurgical principles
Forge Shop Supervisor Preferred Background & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing
- Experience working in a union environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ERP/MES systems
- Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and team-development skills
Forge Shop Supervisor Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Supervise daily forging and heat treatment operations, assigning work in line with production schedules
- Ensure a strong safety culture with training, audits, and adherence to OSHA and company policies
- Monitor productivity and quality, making timely adjustments to ensure customer delivery targets are met
- Lead, coach, and develop union hourly employees, including onboarding, evaluations, and performance management
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to achieve production goals
- Identify and implement process improvements, supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Maintain accurate production and labor records, and communicate operational updates during shift handovers
Step into a leadership role where your manufacturing expertise and hands-on leadership will be valued and rewarded.
JOB ID: 181017
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Kalyn Schreckhise