Production Supervisor (GA)

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in the efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment to meet production goals. You will participate in training and developing hourly team members and lead efforts to create highly effective teams. This role involves working cross-functionally to support vehicle operations and foster a culture of teamwork, emphasizing Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRC).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a medium to large team in supply chain or assembly operations within a vehicle manufacturing plant.
• Ensure the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Train, develop, and evaluate hourly team members to promote highly effective teams.
• Lead processes and support launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
• Maintain good working relationships with employees, union representatives, and the management team.
• Understand and administer collective bargaining agreements and company policies consistently.
• Model cultural behaviors and demonstrate the highest level of integrity.
• Achieve key performance indicators for Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost.
• Cultivate a safety culture and enforce workplace safety rules and policies.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timekeeping and maintaining departmental records and reports.
• Meet production cost schedules and maintain delivery methods for all operational material systems.
• Utilize appropriate inventory controls and coordinate operational changes with Production.
• Manage scrap appropriately and timely.
• Identify opportunities for improvement using tools such as layered audits.
• Resolve issues cross-functionally to closure.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Experience in UAW Automotive Manufacturing Plant as a supervisor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• High level of analytical ability for complex problems.
• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related areas.
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience (3-5 years).
• Experience in continuous improvement and safety procedures.

We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that challenges the status quo to continuously improve manufacturing processes and automation. Our commitment to community outreach and presence in neighborhoods makes us an exciting place to work. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and influence the development of manufacturing processes supporting the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.

Work Environment

Fast-paced assembly plant with a strong UAW presence. Details on shift times and hours are being finalized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bay City, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bay City,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.