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Cadrex Supervisor - Brake Department - 2nd Shift in Bloomingdale, Illinois
Supervisor - Brake Department - 2nd Shift
Bloomingdale, IL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=333+Munroe+Drive+Bloomingdale+IL+USA+60108)
Description
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Brake Department Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily operations within the Press Brake Department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees personnel, equipment, scheduling, and process performance while driving continuous improvement and maintaining adherence to safety and quality standards. The Supervisor ensures production targets are met while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise daily press brake operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met
Coordinate workflow, staffing, and machine assignments to optimize throughput and efficiency
Monitor production metrics, including productivity, scrap, rework, and on-time performance
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and process inefficiencies
Lead, coach, and develop Brake Department operators and leads
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
Facilitate training on equipment, safety procedures, and quality standards
Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and OSHA standards
Enforce proper machine guarding, PPE usage, and safe operating procedures
Collaborate with Quality to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Maintain compliance with ISO or other applicable quality systems
Oversee setup and operation of CNC and manual press brakes
Ensure accurate interpretation of blueprints, work orders, and technical specifications
Coordinate preventative maintenance and work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime
Support process improvements, tooling optimization, and waste reduction initiatives
Partner with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and other departments to support new product introductions and production changes
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of press brake or metal fabrication experience preferred
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Strong knowledge of CNC press brake operations, tooling, and setup procedures
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
OSHA safety training or certification
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary Description
$30.00-$38.00 per hour