Job Title: Production Supervisor
Job Description
This role leads daily operations within a production department, driving output, quality, and safety while fostering a positive, high-performance team culture. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, and workflow, monitor key production metrics, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to optimize processes and ensure consistent, efficient delivery of production schedules.
Responsibilities
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Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve output, quality, and safety targets.
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Coordinate daily manufacturing activities, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization to meet production schedules consistently and efficiently.
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Serve as the primary point of leadership during the shift, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolution of issues on the production floor.
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Monitor production metrics such as labor, scrap, and output, and take proactive action to improve performance and reduce waste.
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Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to enhance processes, tooling, and overall efficiency.
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Ensure strict compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality expectations across the department.
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Support training initiatives to ensure the team is properly trained, engaged, and operating safely.
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Contribute to performance management efforts, including feedback, coaching, and development planning for team members.
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Promote employee engagement by building a positive work environment and encouraging open communication.
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Maintain accurate and timely reporting on production performance, team performance, and key operational indicators.
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Proactively identify issues on the production floor, troubleshoot root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
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Facilitate strong communication and handoffs across shifts and departments to maintain continuity of operations.
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Oversee assembly, manufacturing, and distribution-related activities within the department, ensuring alignment with process improvement goals.
Essential Skills
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Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
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Demonstrated production supervision and production management experience in high-volume settings.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
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Proven ability to manage schedules, people, and performance in a fast-paced environment.
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Solid organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Mechanical aptitude and a strong understanding of safety best practices in industrial environments.
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Experience with process improvement in manufacturing, production, or distribution settings.
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Hands-on experience overseeing assembly and industrial production operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience using production metrics such as labor, scrap, and output to drive performance improvements.
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Familiarity in coordinating cross-functional efforts with engineering and operations teams.
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Comfort working with tools, machinery, and production equipment in an industrial setting.
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Ability to foster team engagement and support training and development initiatives.
Why Work Here?
You will join a culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your leadership directly shapes daily operations and team success. The environment supports professional growth through hands-on responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to drive meaningful process improvements. You can expect a setting that recognizes initiative, encourages open communication, and rewards those who help build a strong, engaged, and high-performing production team.
Work Environment
The role is based in a fast-paced industrial production setting, where you will be on your feet and moving throughout the shift, which may extend up to 12 hours. You must be able to lift up to 45 pounds independently, with team lifting required for heavier items. The environment includes varying temperatures and frequent use of hands, tools, and production equipment. You will work directly on the production floor, closely engaged with manufacturing, assembly, and distribution activities, in a setting that emphasizes safety and efficient, hands-on operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $61327.00 - $83718.00/yr.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.
