Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

• This role serves as a Production Supervisor in Production facility in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing facility
• The Production Supervisor leads hourly teams, oversees daily manufacturing operations, and ensures that safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets are consistently achieved
• This position requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement on the shop floor, and the ability to manage change and ambiguity while driving continuous improvement

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations for engine assembly and machining, adjusting production plans as needed to meet demand.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery with a strong focus on SPQRCE metrics.
• Oversee production activities, including quality inspections, problem-solving, and built-in quality initiatives to ensure engines meet all specifications.
• Train, develop, and evaluate hourly team members, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to perform effectively.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Motivate employees through standardized work methods and clear performance expectations.
• Ensure team members receive thorough Job Instruction Training (JIT) and understand all relevant procedures and standards.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor other Group Leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities across the operation.
• Lead and support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes or similar operating systems to standardize and improve operations.
• Serve as a resource for launch and pilot production activities, supporting new products and processes as they are introduced.
• Meet or exceed production schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements by effectively planning and coordinating resources.
• Apply lean and synchronous manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment, managing approximately 20 or more people with at least 2+ years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, develop, and evaluate hourly employees in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Experience working in a unionized environment, ideally with UAW-represented employees, and leading union teams
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and variation reduction techniques
• Proven experience meeting production schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements in a manufacturing environment

This is a Permanent position based out of Flint, MI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $50.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Flint,MI.

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

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.