Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) Job DescriptionThe 3rd Shift Production Supervisor oversees and manages a team of approximately 2025 production team members in a fast-paced, tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance while meeting key performance indicators and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the night shift.Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage a team of 2025 production employees on 3rd shift in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure output meets quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
• Manage and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Implement and support lean manufacturing practices to drive continuous improvement in processes and performance.
• Ensure all team members follow established safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle hiring, onboarding, and training of production team members to build a capable and reliable workforce.
• Administer disciplinary actions, performance management, and corrective measures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Manage reporting structures, including communication of shift performance, issues, and improvements to leadership.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to meet production schedules and adjust to changing priorities.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and results-driven team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in production supervision within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise and manage 2025 team members on a shift.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Hands-on experience with production management and meeting daily output targets.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production setting.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling hiring, firing, and disciplinary processes in a production or industrial setting.
• Ability to manage reporting structures and communicate clearly with both team members and leadership.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment is highly beneficial.
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools and methodologies.
• Ability to adapt to high turnover conditions while maintaining team performance and morale.
• Comfort working on 3rd shift and managing operations during off-hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust, coach team members, and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to interpret production data and use it to drive improvements in processes and performance.

Why Work Here?This opportunity offers a more balanced schedule with 8-hour shifts, providing greater flexibility and work-life balance compared to the longer shifts common in automotive manufacturing. You will work in an environment that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong leadership, with the chance to make a visible impact on production performance and team development.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a typical tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility with a very fast-paced production environment and high throughput. The workplace operates on 3rd shift, requiring focus, adaptability, and strong coordination across teams. The environment is dynamic, with high turnover, and demands consistent attention to safety, quality, and productivity. Supervisors should expect to spend significant time on the production floor, engaging directly with team members and processes in a hands-on, industrial setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, KY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/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 to Hire position based out of Frankfort, KY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Frankfort,KY.

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.