Production Supervisor
Aerotek
**Job Title: Production Supervisor** **Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead and manage production lines within an automotive setting. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient production processes while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Supervise, lead, coach, and direct team leaders and laborers to achieve production volume, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
+ Manage departmental performance measures and provide regular progress reports.
+ Plan and manage headcount for absences, holidays, training, and workshops.
+ Complete daily Attendance Register and ADP data entry tasks.
+ Conduct standardized work audits and ensure adherence to Standardized Work within the team.
+ Collaborate with Team Leaders to schedule operator rotations.
+ Liaise with support functions to resolve build issues and prevent recurrence.
+ Oversee re-work when necessary and manage the closure of line QRCIs.
+ Coach team leaders to independently resolve issues and ensure team compliance with 7 Quality Basics.
+ Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
+ Encourage continuous improvement, promoting a safe work environment.
+ Conduct disciplinary, return-to-work, and performance evaluation interviews.
+ Validate and set weekly operator polyvalence targets.
+ Assist with additional tasks as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong supervisory and leadership skills in a production environment.
+ Experience in automotive production and union environments.
+ Knowledge of production management, safety standards, and continuous improvement.
+ Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and process improvement.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with UAW and unionized environments.
+ Ability to manage and report on departmental performance measures.
+ Skills in planning and managing workforce scheduling.
+ Strong communication and liaison skills with support functions.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic team in a clean and modern facility. With a focus on continuous improvement and safety, our environment supports professional growth and development. Enjoy working in a fast-paced setting with support from experienced staff, including full-time nurses on-site for any emergencies.
**Work Environment**
Our facility is a 340,000 square foot plant built in 2012, maintaining a clean and updated environment. The plant employs approximately 1,000 staff across three shifts, and is associated with UAW local 600. The fast-paced environment requires teamwork and the ability to work independently. The production schedule operates on a semi-just-in-time basis with a 1.5-day lead time.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
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.
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