Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Production SupervisorJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and leading a team to achieve production goals. The ideal candidate will have a background in automotive production management and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, lead, coach, and direct team leaders and labor regarding production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
- Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the UAP Manager.
- Plan headcount for absences, holidays, training, and workshops.
- Complete daily attendance registers and ADP data entry, including approving employee time and updating schedules.
- Conduct standardized work audits and ensure adherence to standardized work within the team.
- Work with team leaders to schedule operator rotations.
- Liaise with support functions (maintenance, HSE, quality) to resolve build issues and prevent recurrence.
- Oversee re-work when required and manage the closure of line QRCIs.
- Coach team leaders to independently react and resolve issues.
- Ensure team members respect the principles of the 7 Quality Basics.
- Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, 5S, and good housekeeping practices.
- Promote continuous improvement in all areas and encourage implementation of improvement ideas.
- Conduct disciplinary, return-to-work, and performance evaluation interviews with team members.
- Validate operator polyvalence levels and set weekly polyvalence targets.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Experience in production supervision within an automotive environment.
- Knowledge of unionized work environments, specifically UAW.
- Strong understanding of production management, safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in using Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to lead, coach, and manage a diverse team effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with assembly operations.
- Familiarity with the 7 Quality Basics and standardized work.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a very clean and updated plant, built in 2012, spanning 340,000 square feet. With approximately 1,000 employees working across three shifts, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team. We offer a fast-paced environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth. Additionally, we have two full-time nurses on staff to ensure employee well-being.
Work Environment
You will be working on the plant floor in a very clean and updated facility. The environment is fast-paced, with a 1.5-day lead time on all production (semi-JIT). You will need the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to get the job done. The facility operates with UAW - local 600 and supports approximately 1,000 employees across three shifts. We prioritize safety, continuous improvement, and good housekeeping practices.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, Michigan.
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 Jun 20, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.