Operations Supervisor

HuFriedyGroup•Northbrook, IL

16d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

HuFriedyGroup is seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor to lead machining operations and develop a performance-focused shop floor culture. The role is responsible for executing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives, with an emphasis on standard work, waste elimination, and employee development. The supervisor leads daily performance communication, responds to operational and safety issues, develops team capability, and coordinates with other departments to support consistent production and customer quality.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a manufacturing environment, with Lean or continuous improvement exposure.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and related documentation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Experience in safety compliance and incident response.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and KPI tracking.
Flexibility and autonomy, including the ability to make sound decisions independently on an off-shift.

Nice To Haves

CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

Develop a shop floor culture aligned with SQDC business goals, emphasizing waste elimination and adherence to standard work.
Lead daily SQDC board meetings and communicate performance metrics to the team.
Monitor the production floor for safe operations and respond to and investigate safety incidents and hazards in real time.
Provide individuals and the team with actionable feedback on performance, safety, and improvement opportunities.
Promote employee engagement through Lean practices and a positive, respectful, productive work environment.
Serve as the first point of contact for on-shift safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues; coordinate immediate countermeasures and longer-term improvements.
Support and participate in Lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and cross-functional Lean committees.
Participate in hiring and onboarding, and ensure staffing and skill coverage meet customer and production demands.
Assess team skills, performance, and training needs; coach employees and take corrective action where appropriate.
Collaborate with Quality, HR, Planning, and other departments to support smooth shift transitions and consistent performance.
Track and report KPIs accurately and update SQDC boards.
Oversee additional departments when needed during other supervisors’ absences, such as vacation coverage.
Support customer quality audits and lead root cause and corrective action initiatives when required.