Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

This hands-on Production Supervisor role leads daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work primarily on the production floor, driving safety, quality, and productivity while building and developing a strong, engaged team. In this high-visibility position, you will collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to solve problems in real time, improve processes, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production and packaging operations to meet safety, quality, and output goals.

• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader on the production floor, driving accountability, engagement, and performance.

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly employees, coordinators, and temporary staff to build a high-performing team.

• Manage staffing levels, attendance, performance, and employee relations to ensure adequate coverage and a positive work environment.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and process improvement principles.

• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues in real time to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, productivity, and cost, and act on trends to improve results.

• Ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and operational procedures.

• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Operations teams to resolve issues and enhance overall performance.

• Support changeovers and ensure smooth production flow across lines and processes.

• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices and addressing hazards promptly.

• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members and leadership regarding expectations, priorities, and performance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a track record of driving safety, quality, and production results.

• Manufacturing leadership experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or high-volume production environments preferred.

• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with a strong production floor leadership presence.

• Experience managing employee relations, including performance, attendance, staffing, and coaching.

• Strong safety and quality mindset with a commitment to maintaining high standards.

• Solid understanding of production flow, equipment troubleshooting, and managing changeovers.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, develop, and influence team members at all levels.

• Resilient, organized, and able to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated supervisory, operations management, and production management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.

• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or other high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.

• Experience in quality management and process improvement within a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven decision making.

• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing people and improving operations.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

• Experience working in team-oriented environments focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented manufacturing environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement while offering meaningful opportunities for professional growth. You will have the chance to lead a production team and make a direct, visible impact on operational performance. The organization supports employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan to help you plan for the future.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based on the production floor within a manufacturing environment, offering a hands-on, high-activity setting rather than a desk-based position. The standard schedule follows a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (4x10s). Flexibility is required for overtime and occasional weekend support based on production needs, and you are expected to arrive before shift start and remain after shift end as needed to support operations. The environment emphasizes safety, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and consistent adherence to standard operating procedures and production standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Blacksburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Health Dental Vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Blacksburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.