Location: McCook, IL (On-site, full-time)
Compensation: $71,000-$80,000 base salary, plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, PTO, AFLAC, and 401k with company match)
Employment: Full-time, permanent (direct hire)
A well-established manufacturer of engineered specialty products is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead its Weld Department (MIG, TIG, and robotic welding) and keep daily production running strong.
What You'll Own
- Supervise daily production with primary responsibility for weld operations
- Ensure schedules are met across welding booths, robotic cells, and downstream processes
- Balance labor and workflow to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain throughput
- Track and report daily KPIs (output, efficiency, rework, on-time delivery)
- Lead, coach, and develop welders and operators, including hiring, onboarding, and reviews
- Enforce OSHA and welding safety practices, and support weld quality and first-article inspection
- Drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience with significant exposure to welding operations
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment
- Strong working knowledge of MIG, TIG, and robotic welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
- High school diploma or GED
Nice to Have
- Technical or trade school education
- High-mix or high-volume manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of WPS/PQR documentation and AWS/ASME/ISO codes
- Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools
If you know welding, you know how to run a floor, and you can develop a team while hitting your numbers, this is a stable, hands-on leadership role with strong benefits.