Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift (CNC Shop)
About the role
Ingersoll Rand is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for our 2nd Shift to lead manufacturing operations within our IRP, MP Pump, and Oberdorfer Pump business units in Alsip, Illinois. This role is built for a manufacturing leader who thrives on solving problems in real time, driving accountability, improving safety, and keeping production moving in a fast-paced environment where execution matters.
Responsibilities
- Ensures a safe work environment through frequent safety inspections, accident and near-miss investigations, follow-up actions, and targeted training to drive a zero-incident culture.
- Builds and sustains a high-performing, engaged workforce by developing engagement strategies, managing headcount planning, and supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, retention, and consistent application of the CBA.
- Supervises production associates to achieve key objectives across safety, quality, cost, inventory, delivery, downtime reduction, and engagement; conducts performance and development conversations and drives training and capability building.
- Reviews daily and weekly production and shipping schedules, prioritizes work based on demand, coordinates and expedites hot parts, assigns rework, and maintains visual management boards to drive accountability and results.
- Maintains production quality and equipment performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures to reduce defects, improve reliability, and minimize downtime.
- Optimizes material utilization and production flow through bottleneck analysis and implementation of lean manufacturing solutions to ensure smooth operations.
- Learns and communicates clear and consistent communication to keep the team informed on operational updates, priorities, business needs, and plant-level activities impacting production performance.
- Drives a culture of continuous improvement by applying lean tools and engaging stakeholders to identify and implement process enhancements across the operation.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience with strong knowledge of quality control, inspection, and evaluation within a machine shop production environment.
- 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in a CNC production environment, with a proven ability to develop employees, drive engagement, and reinforce performance through accountability and recognition.
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience with complex ERP systems such as SAP in a manufacturing environment.
Core Competencies
- Manages Ambiguity – Remains calm and effective in uncertain or fast-changing environments, adapts quickly to change, and guides others through ambiguity while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes.
- Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, concise, and compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences; strong communicator who can translate technical or complex information into easily understood terms, actively listens, confirms understanding, and builds strong collaboration across teams.
- Project Management & Execution Discipline – Demonstrates a successful track record of managing deadlines, delivering goals and projects on time and within scope; effectively uses project tools, structured communication, and strong facilitation skills to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure results.
- Action Oriented Problem Solver – Takes decisive action in fast-paced environments, identifies and drives process improvements, and applies strong problem-solving and facilitation skills to remove barriers and maintain momentum toward operational goals.
- Instills Trust & Builds Relationships – Earns confidence across all levels through transparency, consistency, and follow-through; fosters an engaging and inviting leadership style that supports a highly motivated, collaborative, and performance-driven supplier and team environment.
- Quality Expertise & Process Discipline – Brings deep knowledge of quality processes, standards, and evaluation methods; ensures consistent application of quality systems, drives continuous improvement, and reinforces accountability to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Preferences
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Pump manufacturing experience a real plus.
- Hands-on use of lean tools (Takt, Standard Work, VSM, % Load, 5S, Kanban, A3/problem-solving) to drive flow, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Pay Range
The pay range for this role is $80,000-$95,000. The pay considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location.
What We Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.