Production Supervisor
- Flint, MI, United States
$30 to $38 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $30 to $38 USD / hour
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Production SupervisorJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead and manage daily manufacturing operations within a dynamic engine production environment. This role involves overseeing assembly and machining processes while driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations and adjust plans as needed.
- Drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance (SPQRCE focus).
- Lead teams, manage performance, resolve conflict, and drive accountability.
- Oversee production, quality inspections, problem-solving, and built-in quality initiatives.
- Train, develop, and evaluate hourly team members to build and sustain high-performing teams.
- Motivate employees using standardized work methods and ensure team members receive adequate Job Instruction Training (JIT).
- Coach, counsel, and mentor other Group Leaders.
- Lead and support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes.
- Serve as a resource for launch and pilot activities.
- Meet or exceed production, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Apply lean and synchronous manufacturing principles.
- Implement systems that prevent recurrence of known issues.
- Maintain awareness of quality standards and expectations.
- Ensure all processes meet required quality standards.
- Understand and consistently administer National and Local UAW Agreements.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free workplace.
- Ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
- Support continuous improvement in material flow and supply chain efficiency.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent, ideally a bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 2 years experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment.
- Experience with unionized teams, ideally UAW.
- Basic computer skills, including email and word processing.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, develop, and evaluate hourly employees.
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and variation reduction.
- Experience meeting production schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements.
- Ability to promote and enforce safe work practices (safety, ergonomics, housekeeping).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate and bachelor's degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) or similar operating systems.
- Prior experience supporting launch or pilot production activities.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing or high-volume production environments.
- Built-in Quality initiatives, DFSS/Red X certification.
- Knowledge of timekeeping systems.
Why Work Here?This role offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, prescription drug coverage, wellness support programs, retirement savings options including 401(k) with company contributions, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees also benefit from discounts and vehicle purchase programs, career development, training, and internal advancement opportunities within a stable global automotive manufacturer. Work EnvironmentThe GM Flint Engine Plant is a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment specializing in precision engine production. It focuses on continuous improvement, strict safety standards, and on-time delivery to quality and cost targets. The plant operates 24/7, and the role requires flexibility to work any shift, including overtime. Employees are expected to arrive 30 minutes before their shift starts, which may include working 6-7 days per week across different shifts, including 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) and 3rd shift (10pm-6am). Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Flint, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Flint, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Flint,MI.
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.
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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):
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More about this job
Skills
- Lead a team
- Control production
- Inspection
- Problem solving
- Motivate employees
- GMS
- Process improvement
- Supply chain management
- Troubleshoot
- Computer skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Ergonomics
- Housekeeping