Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads production operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role champions plant safety programs and regulatory compliance, drives quality standards through training and coaching, and guides production teams to meet performance targets. The supervisor coordinates resources during equipment breakdowns, monitors key performance indicators, and develops operational plans that support overall business objectives while fostering a positive and engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

• Champion plant safety programs, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and risk assessment practices.

• Drive and uphold quality standards by training and coaching team members, performing root cause analysis of quality and safety issues, and implementing corrective actions.

• Lead production teams to achieve targets related to safety, reliability, efficiency, maintenance compliance, and waste reduction.

• Coordinate resources and troubleshooting efforts during equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

• Monitor, analyze, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, downtime, changeover performance, costs, and overall operational efficiency.

• Develop short- and long-term operational plans that align production activities with broader business objectives and strategic goals.

• Hire, train, coach, and develop employees, setting clear performance and attendance expectations and providing ongoing feedback and support.

• Foster positive employee relations by promoting open communication, collaboration, and a culture of engagement and continuous development.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean principles to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance performance.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing leadership within a production environment.

• Demonstrated ability in production supervision and production management.

• Strong knowledge of safety programs, regulatory compliance, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Solid understanding of quality standards, maintenance practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience leading teams and driving operational performance in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.

• Excellent communication skills for coaching, training, and fostering positive employee relations.

• Effective leadership skills with a focus on employee engagement, development, and performance management.

• Ability to monitor and interpret KPIs such as productivity, downtime, changeover performance, costs, and operational efficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience applying World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles to drive operational improvements.

• Experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing.

• Ability to develop both short- and long-term operational plans aligned with business objectives.

• Skill in coordinating resources and troubleshooting during equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions.

• Capability to support and promote a culture of safety, quality, and reliability across production teams.

Why Work Here?

You join a manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance. The culture emphasizes employee engagement, open communication, and professional development, providing support for ongoing learning and growth. You work with teams that are encouraged to collaborate, solve problems, and contribute ideas that enhance processes and drive efficiency, creating a rewarding and dynamic workplace.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production-focused manufacturing facility where operations run on established schedules and require close coordination among production, maintenance, and quality teams. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and regular risk assessments. Work involves monitoring equipment performance, overseeing changeovers, and responding to breakdowns to maintain continuous operations. You spend significant time on the production floor, collaborating with team members, coaching employees, and ensuring that processes align with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean principles. Attire typically follows standard industrial safety guidelines, which may include appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing suitable for a manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.