Manufacturing Supervisor

Aerotek; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor (Production Process Coach) for a high-volume automotive plant in Louisville, KY. You will oversee a large production team, coach union workers, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on a rotating swing schedule.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with plant leadership to advance continuous improvement initiatives. On-site work with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a large, union workforce in a high-volume plant.
• Ability to manage material handling and logistics to support continuous production.
• Proven track record of safety, quality, and adherence to plant policies and procedures.
• Comfort with basic data tracking and reporting using Excel.
• Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for a department of production employees in an automotive facility.
• Lead, coach, and support union employees to meet targets, quality, and safety standards.
• Monitor material handling and logistics to ensure parts are available for production.
• Make quick, informed decisions to minimize downtime and resolve issues.
• Coordinate swing shifts and support shift preparation and wrap-up.

Skills

Supervision experience

Union workforce experience

Logistics / material handling

Basic computer literacy / Excel

Strong interpersonal & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS) is beneficial

Tools

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor - Production Process Coach

Overview

The Production Process Coach Supervisor oversees a large team of production employees in a high-volume automotive plant, ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with established policies and procedures. This role focuses on leading and coaching a union workforce, managing material handling and logistics activities, and driving performance across the department while maintaining strong working relationships on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for a department of approximately 5090 production employees in an automotive manufacturing facility.

• Lead, coach, and support union employees to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Hold team members accountable for following plant policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Monitor material handling and logistics activities to ensure parts and materials are available to support continuous production.

• Make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment to resolve issues and minimize downtime.

• Manage swing shift responsibilities, rotating every three months between A, B, and C crews and adjusting leadership approach to each shifts needs.

• Arrive prior to production start and remain after production ends to prepare for the shift, review performance, and address any operational concerns.

• Collaborate with other supervisors and plant leadership to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster a professional, respectful work environment while effectively handling conflict and maintaining composure under pressure.

Skills

• Previous supervision experience, ideally 24 years in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience supervising within a union environment.

• Experience in logistics or material handling within an automotive facility.

• Basic computer literacy with the ability to use Excel for tracking, reporting, and analysis.

• Strong soft skills with the ability to maintain composure, demonstrate resilience, and handle challenging situations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BS) is beneficial and strongly preferred.

• Recommendations from automotive management professionals are considered a significant asset.

• Ability to work effectively in a very fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to act quickly and confidently on the shop floor.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with a diverse union workforce.

• Organizational and time-management skills to oversee a large team across multiple shifts.

Why Work Here?

You join a dynamic automotive operation where hard work and strong leadership are recognized and rewarded. The role offers meaningful responsibility from day one, exposure to complex manufacturing processes, and clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement. You work in an environment that values resilience, accountability, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to build a long-term career in automotive production leadership.

Work Environment

• The role is based in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing plant with a strong focus on production efficiency, safety, and quality.

• Supervisors must be flexible with hours and shifts, as this is a swing shift position rotating every three months between A, B, and C crews.

• A crew production runs MondayThursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• B crew runs TuesdayFriday from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

• C crew runs FridaySaturday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and SundayMonday from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

• Supervisors are expected to be on-site 3045 minutes before the line starts and stay after production ends to support shift preparation and wrap-up.

• The environment requires quick decision-making and strong presence on the shop floor.

• Dress is business casual, with attire such as polo shirts and golf-style clothing appropriate for daily work in the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.