Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor (3rd Shift)Job DescriptionThis role oversees a production department in a high-volume manufacturing environment, leading a team of 15 to over 35 employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership on the shop floor, drives 4S/5S practices, coordinates training and cross-training, and ensures that all processes consistently produce conforming parts and meet on-time delivery requirements.Responsibilities

• Lead a production area on 3rd shift or weekday nights, providing clear direction and support to all team members.
• Coordinate training for new team members and create cross-training plans to ensure full coverage of all areas and processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for department team members, offering guidance, support, and effective communication.
• Facilitate start-of-shift meetings, clearly communicating production expectations, priorities, and any changes to the plan.
• Plan daily work assignments and allocate tasks for production team members to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Establish and manage priorities for work orders to achieve 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Take necessary action to ensure each process sends 100% conforming product and parts to the next department.
• Improve work instructions and procedures as needed to enhance clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
• Determine root causes and implement countermeasures for product nonconformances, machine, tool, and process problems, and other abnormal conditions, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support in developing and executing action plans defined by the management team to meet departmental and company goals.
• Manage shift transitions by effectively handing off information to oncoming or off-going production supervisors or leads.
• Step into production assignments as needed to maintain operations in cases of absence or emergency.
• Lead the area using 4S+ or 5S practices to maintain organization, cleanliness, and standardization.
• Audit work instructions to confirm they are complete and accurate, and ensure that standard work is consistently followed.
• Monitor and manage performance of the department and production team members, including setting expectations and providing feedback.
• Participate in the hiring process for new production team members, contributing to interviews and selection decisions.
• Administer disciplinary actions to production team members when necessary, following established policies and procedures.
• Recognize bottlenecks in the production process and adjust plans, manpower, or resources as needed to maintain flow.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of machinery within the department to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Use calipers and other measuring tools to verify part dimensions and ensure product quality.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to guide production activities and verify product specifications.
• Look up and apply work instructions and reference documents to ensure correct processing and handling of parts.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a production supervisor or lead in a high-volume production environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams of 15 to 35+ employees and hold team members accountable to performance expectations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Hands-on experience leading 4S or 5S activities and sustaining workplace organization and standardization.
• Solid understanding of process improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working with key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to drive improvements.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of machinery and equipment within the department.
• Ability to recognize production bottlenecks and adjust plans and manpower to maintain throughput.
• Proficiency in using calipers and other measuring tools to verify part dimensions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and apply them to production processes.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and mechanical tools used in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking production data, KPIs, and other operational information.
• Ability to locate and follow work instructions and reference documents accurately.
• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds safely as part of regular duties.
• Ability to work in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment for extended periods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to determine root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
• Experience with performance management, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and administering disciplinary actions.
• Effective communication skills for leading meetings, conveying production expectations, and supporting team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in automotive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Completion of a 2-year technical program or technical associate degree is preferred.
• Experience with leadership development and team-building in a production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

Why Work Here?Team members benefit from strong internal growth opportunities, with clear pathways to advance their careers and expand their skills. An on-site clinic is available at no cost to team members and their immediate families, supporting health and well-being. Comprehensive benefits include health plans, HSA options, health care and dependent care FSA, uniforms, an annual safety shoe allowance, and prescription safety glasses at no cost when replaced every two years. Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays along with vacation and sick time accrual, supporting work-life balance. Tuition assistance is offered for technical programs, certification programs such as welding, and associate and bachelor degree programs, encouraging ongoing education and professional development. A 401(k) plan with a company match of 50% of the first 6% contributed, beginning after six months of employment, helps team members build long-term financial security, with full vesting in the company match after five years of service.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an automotive and industrial manufacturing facility that is non-climate-controlled and can become very hot during the summer months. Team members work around industrial equipment and mechanical tools in a production environment that requires adherence to safety standards and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Uniforms are provided, and safety-focused attire such as safety shoes and prescription safety glasses is supported through company allowances. Work is performed on 3rd shift or weekday nights, and the environment is fast-paced, with a strong focus on meeting production schedules, maintaining quality, and supporting continuous improvement across all processes.TRAINING HOURS: (4 weeks) 1st shift: 6:30AM to 3:00PM Monday through Friday AFTER TRAINED, SCHEDULED HOURS:- 3rd shift: 10:30PM to 7:00AM (Sunday through Thursday)This is a salaried role paying $65,000 to $85,000. It is considered a working supervisor/lead, where the candidate will need to get their hands dirty (not an office-type of supervisor).This is a very hot (but clean) work environment depending on department. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr. 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.Internal growth within the company! Clinic on-site (free to all team members and immediate family) Benefits, HSA, Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Uniforms, $110 annual allowance for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses (at no cost if replaced every two years) PTO (12-paid holidays) and vacation/sick time accrual Tuition assistance (reimbursement for educational programs: technical programs, certification programs (i.e. welding), Associate Degree programs, and Bachelor Degree programs 401K match (Company matches 50% of the first 6% of the amount the team member contributes [company contributions begin after 6 months of employment and employee is fully vested in the company match after 5 years of service) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Greenfield,IN.

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.

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