Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Supervisor Job Description

The 2nd Shift Supervisor plays a critical role in managing daily shop-floor operations during the evening shift. This position ensures that production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of quality. The ideal candidate leads directly from the production floor, builds accountability within the team, and drives continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities.

• Oversee all 2nd shift shop-floor production activities to ensure schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality.
• Lead and supervise production teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve performance and productivity goals.
• Promote and enforce safety standards and procedures, maintaining a safety-focused culture on the shop floor.
• Monitor production processes and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality processes and specifications, addressing issues promptly to maintain high product standards.
• Interpret and review blueprints and work orders to organize tasks, allocate resources, and communicate requirements to the team.
• Make sound decisions and resolve problems under pressure, especially in fast-paced production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including applying lean principles and 5S practices where applicable.
• Build accountability within the team by setting clear expectations, tracking performance, and providing feedback.
• Collaborate with other shifts and departments to ensure smooth handoffs, consistent processes, and aligned production goals.
• Oversee or coordinate the safe operation of forklifts and powered industrial trucks, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to track production data, report on performance, and support planning activities.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area in line with 5S and other workplace organization standards.
• Act as a hands-on leader by working directly from the production floor and modeling best practices for the team.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, safety protocols, and quality procedures.
• Ability to manage shop-floor teams effectively and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders and translate them into clear instructions for the team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and maintain alignment across the shift.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities, particularly under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to managing production activities and documentation.
• Safety-focused mindset with a commitment to maintaining and improving workplace safety.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable working directly from the production floor.

• Experience with pressure vessel or HVAC equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and 5S workplace organization.
• Forklift certification or experience overseeing powered industrial trucks.
• Experience using ERP systems to support production planning and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

Join a manufacturing environment that values strong, hands-on leadership and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will work with a committed team on a stable shift schedule, with opportunities to apply and grow your expertise in modern production practices such as Lean and 5S. The organization supports accountability, clear communication, and collaboration, providing a setting where your contributions to process improvement and team development are recognized and encouraged.

This role is based in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing shop, providing a comfortable and stable environment for production work. The 2nd shift schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:20 a.m., Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with Saturdays as needed from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Work is performed on the shop floor around fabrication, mechanical assembly, and related equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, organization, and adherence to established processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broken Arrow, OK.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Broken Arrow,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.