1st Shift Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift | Aerospace & Defense Precision Machining AS9100 Rev D certified, ITAR registered manufacturing. Shift: 1st Shift Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Hourly up to $45 with 10+ hours of weekly OT. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to join a leading aerospace and defense precision machining company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, growing manufacturer specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for demanding industries, including aerospace, defense, space, and medical. The Production Supervisor will oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of CNC machinists and production personnel, and ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to effectively manage shop floor operations in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment. Supervise daily 1st shift production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are achieved. Lead, coach, and develop CNC machinists, setup personnel, operators, and other manufacturing employees. Coordinate production schedules, machine assignments, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency and equipment utilization. Oversee CNC milling, turning, and other precision machining operations. Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput. Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Quality, Maintenance, and Production Planning teams to resolve operational challenges. Ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and customer quality requirements. Maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards, company procedures, and applicable aerospace manufacturing requirements. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality issues, scrap, rework, and production inefficiencies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving cycle time reduction, setup optimization, lean manufacturing, and overall equipment effectiveness. Monitor employee performance, provide training and development, and promote accountability throughout the department. Enforce workplace safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and proper equipment operation. Track production metrics, communicate shift performance, and provide regular updates to manufacturing leadership. 5+ years of CNC machining or precision manufacturing experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities. ~ Strong technical knowledge of CNC milling, turning, setups, tooling, and machining processes. ~ Experience managing production schedules, personnel, workflow, and shop floor performance. ~ Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards. Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing environments. Background with multi-axis CNC machining, horizontal machining centers, or mill/turn equipment. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing principles.