Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Oakland, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually (DOE)
Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations within a custom manufacturing environment. This role oversees approximately 12-15 employees across Finishing, Graining, and Packaging while supporting workplace safety, product quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
The Manufacturing Supervisor coordinates production schedules, allocates labor resources, monitors workflow, and collaborates with Fabrication, CNC/Digital Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Inventory, and Quality teams to achieve operational objectives. This position also supports continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 12-15 production employees in Finishing, Graining, and Packaging operations.
• Schedule and coordinate daily and weekly production activities to meet production priorities and customer requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and labor resources to balance workloads and support production goals.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and delivery performance and address operational issues as needed.
• Promote workplace safety through training, coaching, adherence to safety procedures, and proper use of PPE.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Investigate safety and quality concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production reports, schedules, and operational documentation.
• Support inventory management, material planning, and production readiness.
• Identify and implement process improvements that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance workflow.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Fabrication, CNC/Digital Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Support quality initiatives and ensure products meet established customer and operational requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, safety, and standardized work practices.
• Coordinate workforce training related to safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Qualifications
Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating production employees.
• Experience supporting teams of approximately 10 or more employees.
• Experience with production scheduling and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with quality control, process improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Leadership, communication, coaching, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize work activities and respond to changing production needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will also be considered.
• Experience using SAP ERP systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in metal fabrication, sheet metal, architectural metals, or custom manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising finishing operations, including coating, painting, polishing, or surface-treatment processes.
• Experience with inventory management, procurement, and material planning.
• Experience supporting CNC or Digital Manufacturing operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livermore, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Livermore,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.