At a glance

Company:

Brad Foote Gearing Location:

Cicero, IL 60804

Pay:

$90,000-$100,000 per year

Job Type:

Full-Time, Exempt Shift:

1st Shift Why This Job Is Worth Considering Brad Foote Gearing, a Broadwind, Inc. business unit in Cicero, IL, is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead the Milling and Turning teams on first shift. Brad Foote has manufactured precision gearing since 1924, was the first U.S.-based gear manufacturer certified to ISO 9001, and holds AGMA, DNV, ABS, and AEM certifications. The shop produces gears from 1 inch to 140 inches in diameter for mining, marine, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation, and other heavy industries, backed by roughly $10 million invested in machinery over the past five years. This is a first-shift leadership role with real ownership over process improvement, staffing, and on-time delivery. What You'll Be Doing Lead continuous improvement across the Milling and Turning departments to maximize production efficiency Improve tooling, machining, and operator efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes for your areas of responsibility Track and evaluate individual and overall unit productivity Champion quality at the source and lead defect-reduction efforts Schedule the workforce, workflow, and equipment layout for maximum efficiency, and coordinate with other departments to keep production moving Train machinists and continually improve workforce productivity Ensure customer requirements and

ISO 9001

quality standards are met Enforce safety, housekeeping, and PPE compliance, and use strong interpersonal skills to resolve operator concerns What We're Looking ForRequired Bachelor's degree, or commensurate experience, in manufacturing Previous work experience in a machine shop (milling, turning, grinding, cutting) Ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing processes Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills Knowledge of precision measurement tools Preferred Continuous improvement experience, including Six Sigma Gearing experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge Union shop experience Bilingual in Polish and/or Spanish Pay, Benefits and Schedule This role pays $90,000-$100,000 per year on a full-time, exempt basis, working first shift. Brad Foote Gear Works offers a full package of benefits and rewards to its employees. About Brad Foote Gearing and Apply Brad Foote Gear Works, a division of Broadwind, Inc., has been a leader in precision gearing since 1924, manufacturing gears and gearboxes from its ISO 9001-certified Cicero, IL facility for customers across mining, marine, oil & gas, renewable energy, power generation, steel processing, and defense. Brad Foote Gear Works is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today through hireCNC - a resume is all you need to get started.