Production Supervisor

At a GlanceCompany:Vantedge Medical Location:Wheeling, IL Job Type:Full-Time, Onsite Pay Range:$90,000 – $110,000 per year (DOE) Industry:Medical Device Manufacturing Shift:Flexible (Day, Swing, Weekend as needed) Overtime:As required by production needs Experience Level:Senior (5–10 years) Leadership Scope:CNC / Swiss Machining & Manufacturing Teams---Why This Role ExistsThis role exists to support continued growth, increasing production demand, and the need for strong floor leadership across Vantedge Medical’s Wheeling, Illinois manufacturing operations.As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be a key link between leadership and the shop floor—ensuringsafety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targetsare met while developing and supporting high-performing manufacturing teams producing critical medical components.---The Work You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you will:Direct and supervise daily manufacturing operations to meetproduction, quality, delivery, WIP, and labor targetsLead, coach, and support manufacturing employees in a hands-on production environmentCoordinate daily withProduction Management, Scheduling, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Tool Room, and MaterialsMonitor equipment performance, staffing levels, and production metrics to minimize downtimeEvaluate daily production KPIs and escalate issues requiring additional supportSupport and driveprocess improvements, Lean initiatives, and continuous improvement effortsCollaborate closely with Quality to ensure consistency and compliance across departmentsAddress employee concerns and performance issues professionally and promptlyEnforce company safety policies and maintain a compliant, safe work environmentProvide training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure team success and skill developmentConduct performance evaluations, goal setting, and ongoing employee feedbackBuild and adjust work schedules to meet changing business needsResolve conflicts at the lowest level possible, escalating when necessarySupport off-shift, weekend, or second-shift operations as business needs requireThis is avisible, floor-based leadership rolewith real accountability and impact.---Manufacturing Environment & SystemsYou’ll work within:Precision CNC & Swiss machining operationsMedical device manufacturing environmentCross-functional teams spanning Production, Engineering, Quality, and MaintenanceERP systems and Microsoft Office toolsKPI-driven manufacturing metrics (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery)---What We’re Looking ForRequiredHigh School Diploma or GED5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (medical devices, aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision manufacturing)Proven leadership experience supervising production teamsStrong understanding of manufacturing KPIs (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery)Ability to support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systemsFlexibility to supportall shifts , including weekends when requiredPreferred (Not Required)Exposure toSwiss machining, CNC machining, or assembly operationsExperience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical preferred)---Why Leaders Like Working HereSupervisors choose Vantedge Medical because:Clean, organized, medical-grade manufacturing environmentStable production tied to long-term medical programsCompetitive$90k–$110k salary rangeStrong cross-functional collaborationClear expectations and KPI-driven operationsOpportunity to lead teams producing life-impacting medical components---ApplyIf you’re a manufacturing leader who thrives onfloor presence, accountability, and team development , this is a strong opportunity to grow with a global medical manufacturing organization.Apply directly throughhireCNCor save the role to revisit later.

Created: 2026-04-10