Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume engine production facility, overseeing both assembly and machining activities. This role drives safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while managing and developing hourly teams and supporting other group leaders. The supervisor ensures that production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets are consistently met in a fast-paced, unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations for engine assembly and machining, adjusting plans as needed to meet production requirements.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and ergonomics with a strong focus on SPQRCE principles.
• Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate hourly team members, typically leading teams of approximately 20 employees.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams by motivating employees and reinforcing standardized work methods.
• Ensure team members receive thorough Job Instruction Training (JIT) and maintain competency in their assigned tasks.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor other Group Leaders to strengthen overall leadership capability within the operation.
• Lead and support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes or similar operating systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a key resource for launch and pilot production activities, supporting new product or process introductions.
• Meet or exceed production schedules, cost targets, and quality objectives while maintaining high standards of efficiency.
• Apply lean and synchronous manufacturing principles and variation reduction techniques to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Implement systems and corrective actions that prevent the recurrence of known issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong awareness of established quality standards and expectations and ensure all processes consistently meet these requirements.
• Oversee production and quality inspections, problem-solving activities, and built-in quality initiatives on the shop floor.
• Understand and consistently administer National and Local UAW Agreements to support a fair and compliant work environment.
• Foster a respectful, compliant workplace culture that supports teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including ergonomics and housekeeping, in alignment with strict safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workplace that supports safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment to optimize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement in material flow and supply chain efficiency to ensure timely availability of components.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in real time, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize basic computer tools such as email and word processing to manage communication, documentation, and reporting.
• Support timekeeping and scheduling processes to ensure accurate labor tracking and adequate coverage across shifts.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment, typically supervising around 20 employees.
• Proven experience supervising, training, developing, and evaluating hourly employees.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a group leader in quality, production, or materials/supply chain.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, ideally with UAW, including leading union-represented teams.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and variation reduction methods.
• Experience meeting production schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements in a high-volume operation.
• Ability to promote and enforce safe work practices, including ergonomics and housekeeping.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and typing.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts and weekends, including extensive overtime as required.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to hold teams accountable.
• Ability to manage change and ambiguity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of quality control practices and built-in quality concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred and may be required for certain direct roles.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.
• Familiarity with Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) or similar global operating systems.
• Prior experience supporting launch or pilot production activities for new products or processes.
• Experience with built-in quality initiatives and methodologies such as DFSS or Red X certification.
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems and labor tracking tools.
• Experience in safety-focused environments with strong emphasis on ergonomics and housekeeping.
• Experience in project scheduling and process improvement within a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to material flow optimization and supply chain efficiency initiatives.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as prescription drug benefits and wellness support programs that promote long-term health. The organization offers retirement savings options, including a 401(k) plan with company contributions, along with paid time off, vacation, and company holidays to support work-life balance. Team members have access to life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional financial and personal support. Employees enjoy discounts and vehicle purchase programs, along with robust career development, training, and internal advancement opportunities within a stable, global automotive manufacturer.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized engine manufacturing facility focused on precision production, continuous improvement, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The plant specializes in internal combustion engine production, including 3.0L turbo-diesel engines and next-generation small-block V8 engines, with core processes such as engine assembly, engine block machining, piston assembly, and rigorous quality checks. Operations run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and candidates must be open to working any shift, with schedules determined after hire. The position requires arriving approximately 30 minutes before shift start, working 6 to 7 days per week, and being prepared for significant overtime. The environment emphasizes on-time delivery to quality and cost targets, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to established safety, housekeeping, and ergonomic standards in a modern industrial setting

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Flint,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.