Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor, 1st and 2nd shift openings

Job Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees production activities in the unpack room, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are consistently achieved. This role focuses on managing a team of operators who perform repetitive unpackaging and material handling tasks, while maintaining high standards of performance through servant leadership and continuous improvement. The supervisor is responsible for executing production plans, delivering parts on time with excellent quality, and implementing and optimizing production and equipment management systems in a fast-paced battery cell manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach the team to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives by enforcing and following standardized work practices.

• Manage and supervise all production activities in the unpack room according to production orders, inventory levels, and established process guidelines.

• Ensure completion of daily and weekly production plans and on-time delivery of all parts from the unpack room to downstream assembly operations with high quality.

• Oversee the formulation, revision, inspection, supervision, control, and implementation of management systems related to production, equipment optimization, safety inspections, environmental protection, and production statistics.

• Lead a team of approximately five operators per shift who perform repetitive tasks such as unpackaging material from automated guided vehicles (AGVs), loading materials onto conveyors, and preparing components for assembly.

• Drive personal and team performance by setting clear expectations, monitoring results, and holding yourself and your team to high performance standards through servant leadership.

• Build strong interpersonal relationships with team members and foster a positive, supportive work environment that enables teams to successfully complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.

• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancement and coaching problem resolution at the lowest possible level.

• Promote and apply a Positive Employee Relations (PER) approach when addressing issues, resolving conflicts, and engaging with team members.

• Collaborate with other supervisors and production staff to coordinate schedules, manage staffing needs, and ensure smooth operational flow across shifts.

• Monitor production data and statistics to identify trends, address bottlenecks, and support decisions that improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures throughout the unpack room and associated production areas.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 2+ years of team management experience overseeing 10 or more people.

• At least 2+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience in automotive or battery cell production environments.

• Strong production supervision skills with the ability to manage daily operations in a manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills, including performance management, coaching, and team development.

• Experience in manufacturing operations, particularly in production, assembly, and quality-focused environments.

• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing and/or battery cell manufacturing processes.

• Ability to support and drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

• Comfortable learning and working with new technologies, including automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and conveyor-based material handling systems.

• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and maintain positive employee relations.

• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity, with the ability to follow and enforce standardized work.

• Effective communication skills for interacting with operators, peers, and leadership across shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.

• Approximately 2 years of manufacturing supervisory experience beyond the minimum requirements is preferred.

• Approximately 2 years of experience in a battery cell manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.

• Extensive experience in quality-focused manufacturing, with an understanding of production and quality metrics.

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and adapt to changing production demands.

• Experience working with continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen.

• Comfort with data-driven decision-making using production statistics and performance indicators.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a brand-new, large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility at the very start of its operations, providing significant potential for career growth and advancement. Team members benefit from a structured rotating schedule that includes extended periods off, supporting work-life balance. The organization emphasizes continuous improvement, positive employee relations, and a collaborative culture, giving employees a voice in shaping processes and the future of the plant.

Work Environment

The role is based in a new, multi-billion-dollar battery manufacturing facility within a large industrial campus dedicated to jobs, opportunities, and recreation. The plant is designed to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for grid-scale energy storage alongside midsize electric trucks, with an annual production capacity targeted at 20 gigawatt-hours of battery output. The facility spans hundreds of acres and includes substantial cell and pack buildings with supporting structures, housing a growing workforce with a long-term employment target in the thousands. Supervisors initially follow a training schedule on day shifts (approximately Monday through Thursday in the first week, then Monday through Friday in the second week, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), before transitioning to rotating 12-hour shifts starting around the third week. One supervisor schedule pattern consists of four days on and three days off over a two-week cycle, while the complementary schedule consists of three days on and four days off over a two-week cycle, with shifts typically running from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The work involves overseeing operators who perform repetitive tasks such as unpackaging materials from automated guided vehicles (AGVs), loading components onto conveyors, and supporting assembly operations in a high-tech, fast-paced environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency. Dress code expectations align with a typical manufacturing setting, where appropriate work attire and any required personal protective equipment are worn to maintain safety and compliance on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Marshall, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marshall,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.