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Forge Shop Supervisor
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-07-25
Listing for:
New Day Executive Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Forge Shop Supervisor
Join a leading steel manufacturer as a forge shop supervisor, overseeing production operations on state-of-the-art hydraulic open die presses and heat treat furnaces. This is a high-impact leadership role on 2nd or 3rd shift, responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence in a union environment. You'll have the opportunity to drive process improvements, develop a skilled team, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
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 gain sharing and attendance bonuses
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Overtime opportunities
- Union membership
- 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 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 specs
- Strong knowledge of forging operations, industrial heat treatment processes, 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 based on production schedules
- Ensure a strong safety culture through trainings, audits, and adherence to OSHA/company policies
- Monitor productivity and quality, making real-time adjustments for efficiency and customer delivery
- Lead, coach, and develop union hourly employees, handling onboarding, evaluations, and performance management
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to meet production goals
- Identify and implement process improvements and support Lean initiatives
- Maintain accurate production and labor records; communicate operational updates during shift handovers
- Step into a leadership role where your experience and hands-on style will be valued and rewarded.
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