Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Job Description Job Description Who is Prince?
Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.
At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

Job Summary
The Production Supervisor plans, directs and coordinates the production activities to meet the production schedule. Directs all manufacturing operations for efficient and economical production at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards and delivery dates by performing the following job duties.

2nd Shift Hours: 2:30pm - 1:00am, Monday - Thursday

Key Responsibilities
Promote a safe work environment by training team members, communicating expectations, and following company safety programs.
Support compliance with Prince Industries quality certifications, company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Coordinate production activities with scheduling, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to meet priorities, production goals, and resource needs.
Review production and operational reports to identify nonconformance issues and support corrective actions.
Set up, start, restart, and operate machines; adjust tooling, work offsets, part zero, speeds, and feeds to meet part specifications.
Verify workpiece conformance using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go/no-go gauges.
Secure required tooling, instruments, workholding, fixtures, and workpieces for production operations.
Perform basic preventative machine maintenance, including coolant checks, filter checks, fan operation, and machine cleaning.
Recommend and support required training for production personnel to improve company and individual performance.
Respond to communications in a timely manner and complete additional responsibilities as assigned, including department transfers to meet production needs.
Performs personnel tasks with the assistance of the Human Resources Department as needed, to effectively maintain departmental staff, such as:
weekly timecard review and approval
conducting performance reviews
interviewing and training
addressing complaints
investigating and resolving employee issues
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication skills required effectively communicate in both oral and written form and interact with all levels of the company.
Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports and input required data.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills are required to prioritize urgent matters and perform multiple tasks concurrently in order to complete work assignments.

Education and Experience
Previous supervisory experience is required.
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ of hands on CNC Machining experience in machine shop environment.
Certification, formal training or continued education desired.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Regularly required to walk or sit the duration of workday, 8-9 hours.
Frequently may lift, push or pull up to 45 lbs.
Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, reach or bend.
Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.

Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
Dental PPO Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
Personal Retirement Advisor
Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
Uniform Rental Service
Employee Events

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.
*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Princes status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( )