Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing activities to ensure that production teams follow work instructions, meet schedule requirements, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role interprets specifications and job orders, assigns tasks to employees, and oversees the entire shifts performance while driving continuous improvement across processes and working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production teams perform all work in strict conformance with established Work Instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Interpret specifications, job orders, and production requirements and clearly communicate them to employees while assigning duties and tasks.

• Establish or adjust work procedures and staffing to meet production schedules and changing priorities.

• Coordinate, compile, and complete accurate and thorough production reports for the entire shift, including key metrics and issues encountered.

• Interpret company policies for workers and ensure consistent enforcement of safety regulations and workplace rules.

• Recommend and implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency within the shop, department, and among employees.

• Analyze and resolve work-related problems on the production floor, or assist employees in solving operational and process issues.

• Develop and suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve production goals, quality standards, and continuous improvement targets.

• Address employee concerns and problems in a timely manner and escalate unresolved issues to the Operations Manager as needed.

• Initiate contact with maintenance, engineering, quality, or other support functions to obtain assistance with emergency maintenance and operational problems.

• Create and submit work orders for maintenance activities and ensure timely follow-up on repair and upkeep needs.

• Review, approve, and manage employee timecards and overtime in alignment with operational requirements and company guidelines.

• Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and process improvement projects within the production area.

• Oversee assembly and manufacturing operations to ensure consistent output, quality, and adherence to industrial and automotive industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience supervising and managing workers in a manufacturing environment for at least a couple of years.

• Hands-on production supervision experience with responsibility for daily operations and shift performance.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and manufacturing processes, including assembly activities.

• Demonstrated supervisory skills, including task assignment, performance oversight, and conflict resolution.

• Ability to interpret and apply work instructions, specifications, and job orders accurately.

• Experience enforcing safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment.

• Production management skills, including scheduling, reporting, and coordination across teams.

• Capability to analyze work problems and implement practical solutions on the production floor.

• Effective communication skills to interpret company policies and provide clear direction to employees.

• Management skills in approving timecards, overseeing overtime, and aligning staffing with production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and process improvement.

• Experience in industrial or automotive industry manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with job preparation and planning activities to support efficient production.

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve working conditions and equipment utilization.

• Experience collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production issues.

• Strong organizational skills for completing accurate shift reports and documentation.

Why Work Here?

The organization promotes a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and team development. Employees benefit from a structured environment where safety, quality, and efficiency are core priorities, and where ideas to enhance processes and working conditions are encouraged and valued. The company supports professional growth by providing exposure to modern manufacturing practices, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership responsibilities within a dynamic industrial setting.

Work Environment

The role operates within a manufacturing facility focused on production, assembly, and industrial processes, including applications in the automotive industry. The environment is fast-paced and schedule-driven, requiring flexibility to support shift-based operations and meet production deadlines. The Production Supervisor works closely with production teams, maintenance, engineering, and quality personnel, using established work instructions, production reporting tools, and maintenance work order systems. Safety regulations and shop-floor standards are actively enforced, and employees follow appropriate attire and protective equipment requirements suitable for a manufacturing and industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blacksburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $39.00/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 Blacksburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.