Manufacturing Operations Lead - Continuous Improvement

Aerotek; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursements

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Family Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and manage cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong knowledge of process optimization, quality systems, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record of safety and cost reduction. This is a fully onsite role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading production, operations, continuous improvement, or manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization, quality systems, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop manufacturing, technical, and process-focused teams to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, yield improvement, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations to optimize manufacturing performance and resolve production challenges.
• Oversee implementation of manufacturing processes, work instructions, control plans, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support manufacturing launches, process transfers, new product introductions, and production scale-up activities.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement efforts to address operational and quality issues.
• Manage capital equipment projects, equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and manufacturing technology implementation.
• Monitor production performance, analyze operational data, and develop strategies to improve productivity and process reliability.
• Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and operational excellence programs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines, budgets, and business goals are achieved.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Mentor employees and develop teams through training, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Quality systems

Production planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Aerotek in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and manage cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong knowledge of process optimization, quality systems, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record of safety and cost reduction. This is a fully onsite role with comprehensive benefits.