Assistant Production Supervisor

Aerotek; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing production team on the Greeley, CO floor. You will coach 15-30 employees, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and champion continuous improvement.

This contract-to-hire role focuses on developing people, coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, HR, and EHS to meet production goals while upholding standards. On-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coaching and developing employees.
• Experience driving Lean, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 15-30 production employees and team leads.
• Drive daily performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Provide visible leadership on the production floor and foster accountability and engagement.
• Conduct coaching, performance discussions, and development planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving to eliminate recurring issues.
• Monitor production performance and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, HR, and EHS to achieve objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean Manufacturing

5S

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Assistant Production Supervisor

Lead People. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and achieving results? We are seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that make a measurable impact.

As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, support employee development, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15-30 production employees and team leads.

• Drive daily performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

• Provide visible leadership on the production floor and foster a culture of accountability and engagement.

• Conduct employee coaching, performance discussions, and development planning.

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, and succession planning efforts.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to eliminate recurring issues.

• Monitor production performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions.

• Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, HR, and EHS teams to achieve operational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate employees while building a positive team culture.

• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and prioritize competing demands.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a supervisory role. It's an opportunity to shape team performance, influence operational excellence, and help build a culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team that values employee development, embraces new ideas, and empowers leaders to make meaningful contributions to the business.

Compensation Range-$35-$40/hour

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greeley, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greeley,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

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.