Production Supervisor

Aerotek; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Healthcare options

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Supervisor in Senatobia, MS to lead manufacturing operations on assigned shifts. You will direct daily activities, train staff, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement with lean tools.

The role requires at least five years of manufacturing leadership, knowledge of wood products a plus, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This onsite position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in manufacturing with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout).
• Basic math and reading skills; able to use measuring gauges.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and supervise daily activities of production work centers.
• Collaborate with management to determine labor requirements and schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews and maintain reports.
• Ensure safety and compliance with plant policies.
• Lead waste-reduction efforts using COS and SQDC boards.
• Maintain accurate inventory and lead special projects.

Skills

Production supervision

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Industrial process improvement

Manufacturing leadership

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree (business/technical)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Shop Floor ERP

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the plant manufacturing processes during assigned shifts. This role involves leading the shift to achieve target objectives, maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring accuracy in quality checks and process settings, and facilitating problem-solving to address process issues. The supervisor promotes teamwork through effective communication across shifts and departments and is tasked with maintaining compliance records, verifying process parameters, and ensuring smooth shift communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and supervise daily activities of production work centers from the production floor, delegating responsibilities to meet production deadlines and goals.
• Operate machinery in a backup capacity as needed.
• Collaborate with operations management to determine labor requirements, review production schedules, and hire personnel according to budget plans.
• Perform administrative tasks, including writing and conducting performance reviews and maintaining accurate performance measurement reports.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment per plant requirements and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Foster effective employee relations through coaching and development, working with operations management and human resources to make employment decisions and resolve issues.
• Lead efforts to reduce waste using COS, SQDC boards, and corrective action sheets.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Lead special projects as needed and serve as backup for operations management during absences.
• Maintain time and attendance records.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in production supervision and continuous improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industrial process improvement.
• Proven management skills in manufacturing operations and production management.
• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of wood products or related industry.
• Understanding of safety procedures such as lockout/tagout.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Effective communication and writing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in business or technical area required; Bachelor's degree preferred or willingness to obtain with 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Combination of experience and training equivalent to an associate degree in business or technical area.
• Basic math and reading skills with the ability to use measuring gauges like tape measures.
• Efficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations.

Why Work Here?

We reward hard work with paid vacation and generous paid holidays. Choose from multiple healthcare options, with significant cost coverage. Plan for your future with a traditional or Roth 401k, with matched contributions starting on your first day. We encourage lifetime learning through numerous training programs, both in-person and online. Pursue further education with 90% tuition reimbursement. Join our Idea Teams to help solve tough challenges or innovate new solutions.

Work Environment

This role primarily involves time spent on the factory floor, where conditions can vary from cool to hot and from clean to dusty. The remaining time is spent in an office environment. The work pace is fast, leading to potential stressful situations requiring decision-making and action. Occasionally, lifting up to 50 pounds independently is required. Frequent use of hands, simple grasping up to 10 pounds, and occasional pushing and pulling up to 70 pounds are also necessary. The position involves standing and lifting (70%), walking (15%), and squatting, reaching, twisting, and kneeling (15%). The fast-paced manufacturing environment exposes workers to both ambient/outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, and increased noise levels. Shifts range from 8-10 hours, with flexibility for overtime and weekend hours as needed. The role utilizes heavy, stationary machinery, hand tools, and computers (Shop Floor and ERP).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Senatobia, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

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.

Salary could go higher! depends on the person. Really looking for someone that has the continuous improvement mindset!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Senatobia,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.

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.