Forge Shop Supervisor

Forge Shop Supervisor – Chicago, ILJoin 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 & CompensationCompetitive base salary ($70,000–$85,000 per year)Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company match and profit sharingShort-term disability and life insurance10 paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO)Quarterly gainsharing and attendance bonusesFlexible spending account (FSA)Overtime opportunitiesCareer advancement pathways and on-the-job trainingForge Shop Supervisor Requirements & QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, metallurgy, or related field preferredMinimum 5 years of experience in a forging departmentExperience in steel manufacturing, forging, heat treating, or similar heavy manufacturing is requiredAbility to work in a hot, noisy, heavy industrial environment with frequent walking and standingAbility to climb stairs/ladders and occasionally lift up to 50 poundsProficient in reading production schedules, work orders, drawings, and specificationsStrong knowledge of forging operations, industrial heat treatment, and metallurgical principlesForge Shop Supervisor Preferred Background & SkillsMinimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturingExperience working in a union environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ERP/MES systemsAbility to lead change and drive continuous improvementExcellent communication and team-development skillsForge Shop Supervisor Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily forging and heat treatment operations, assigning work in line with production schedulesEnsure a strong safety culture with training, audits, and adherence to OSHA and company policiesMonitor productivity and quality, making timely adjustments to ensure customer delivery targets are metLead, coach, and develop union hourly employees, including onboarding, evaluations, and performance managementCollaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to achieve production goalsIdentify and implement process improvements, supporting Lean manufacturing initiativesMaintain accurate production and labor records, and communicate operational updates during shift handoversStep into a leadership role where your manufacturing expertise and hands-on leadership will be valued and rewarded.JOB ID: #postKalyn Schreckhise