Production Supervisor

Aerotek; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities, uphold safety, and ensure quality in Georgetown, KY. You will drive efficient operations, manage staffing, and collaborate across departments to meet schedules and customer commitments.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement, with a contract-to-hire pathway. The onsite environment supports continuous production and quality adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision and management.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in coordinating and monitoring production activities.
• Leadership skills to guide and support production teams.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees follow safe work practices, utilize required PPE, and comply with safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout and Hazard Communication.
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and housekeeping audits to identify hazards and complete corrective actions promptly.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and environmental events, documenting findings and participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead daily safety discussions, toolbox talks, and pre-shift meetings to reinforce safety expectations and communicate important updates.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing schedules, customer commitments, and production priorities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products are manufactured according to established procedures, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Assign work responsibilities based on staffing levels, production priorities, employee skills, and operational requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with production changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and inventory availability to ensure materials and resources are available for daily operations.
• Ensure production documentation, batch records, logs, and reporting are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production area utilizing 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Communicate production performance, equipment issues, staffing concerns, and operational priorities during shift turnover and leadership meetings.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with approved work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Verify production documentation and quality records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company procedures.
• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and address quality concerns or process deviations immediately.
• Partner with Quality personnel to investigate customer complaints, nonconforming products, and corrective actions.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to production employees to ensure safe, productive, and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement through consistent leadership and communication.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate safety topics, production priorities, quality expectations, and staffing updates.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and work performance, addressing issues promptly and consistently.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, cross-training, and development of new and existing employees.
• Identify employee development opportunities and recommend training plans to improve workforce capabilities.
• Recognize employee accomplishments and reinforce positive performance while providing constructive coaching when needed.
• Participate in interviews and provide recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and employee development.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging open communication, collaboration, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary communication link between production employees and plant leadership.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Shipping, Planning, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, staffing, and operational concerns to plant leadership when appropriate.
• Participate in daily production meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance operational performance.
• Encourage employee involvement in process improvement initiatives and recognize ideas that improve operational performance.

Skills

Production supervision

Safety regulations

Root cause analysis

Production coordination

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead by example, promoting a culture where safety is the top priority and all work is performed in accordance with strict policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and compliant operations of your assigned production shift, coordinating daily activities, and upholding quality and customer service objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees follow safe work practices, utilize required PPE, and comply with safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout and Hazard Communication.
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and housekeeping audits to identify hazards and complete corrective actions promptly.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and environmental events, documenting findings and participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead daily safety discussions, toolbox talks, and pre-shift meetings to reinforce safety expectations and communicate important updates.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve manufacturing schedules, customer commitments, and production priorities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor production processes to ensure products are manufactured according to established procedures, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Assign work responsibilities based on staffing levels, production priorities, employee skills, and operational requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with production changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and inventory availability to ensure materials and resources are available for daily operations.
• Ensure production documentation, batch records, logs, and reporting are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production area utilizing 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Communicate production performance, equipment issues, staffing concerns, and operational priorities during shift turnover and leadership meetings.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with approved work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Verify production documentation and quality records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company procedures.
• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and address quality concerns or process deviations immediately.
• Partner with Quality personnel to investigate customer complaints, nonconforming products, and corrective actions.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and direction to production employees to ensure safe, productive, and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement through consistent leadership and communication.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate safety topics, production priorities, quality expectations, and staffing updates.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and work performance, addressing issues promptly and consistently.
• Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, cross-training, and development of new and existing employees.
• Identify employee development opportunities and recommend training plans to improve workforce capabilities.
• Recognize employee accomplishments and reinforce positive performance while providing constructive coaching when needed.
• Participate in interviews and provide recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and employee development.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging open communication, collaboration, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary communication link between production employees and plant leadership.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Shipping, Planning, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, staffing, and operational concerns to plant leadership when appropriate.
• Participate in daily production meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance operational performance.
• Encourage employee involvement in process improvement initiatives and recognize ideas that improve operational performance.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production supervision and management.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in coordinating and monitoring production activities.
• Leadership skills to guide and support production teams.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of 5S principles and process improvement.
• Experience in training and developing employees.
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive work environment that values safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth while contributing to a culture that prioritizes open communication and collaboration.

Work Environment

Work in a production facility where safety is paramount, utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies and practices. Collaborate with various departments to achieve plant objectives and maintain operational continuity across shifts. The environment encourages innovation and efficiency, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

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.