Production Supervisor

Aerotek; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek in South Bend, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee all activities on a manufacturing shift, lead multiple departments, and ensure production goals are met. This hands-on role requires spending most time on the floor, coaching teams, and coordinating with shift leaders to ensure smooth handoffs.

You will drive safety, apply lean principles, monitor equipment, and manage 15+ employees across 45 departments to hit schedules while maintaining ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a production supervisor in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the entire shift across 45 departments and 15+ employees.
• Spend ~70% on the production floor observing operations and guiding staff.
• Motivate, coach and develop employees to maintain productivity and engagement.
• Ensure all tasks are completed each shift and address issues to protect output.
• Conduct pass-over meetings and create action plans for the next shift.
• Provide cross-coverage and cross-train across the facility.
• Maintain safety and enforce procedures, ensuring ISO-related compliance.
• Apply lean principles to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste.
• Monitor equipment and escalate downtime issues to minimize impact.

Skills

Team leadership

On-floor supervision

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

ISO compliance

Cross-functional coaching

Performance feedback

Production scheduling

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor oversees all activities on a manufacturing shift, leading multiple departments and ensuring production goals are consistently met. This role is highly hands-on, with significant time spent on the production floor working directly with team members, monitoring processes, and driving performance. The supervisor coordinates closely with other shift leaders, takes ownership of shift outcomes, and ensures smooth handoffs between shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the entire shift across 45 departments, each with approximately 45 team members, ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Spend roughly 70% of the time on the production floor, conducting plant walk-throughs, observing operations, and providing real-time guidance and support to team members.
• Motivate, coach, and develop employees to maintain high levels of productivity, engagement, and performance.
• Ensure that all scheduled tasks and production activities are completed during the shift, proactively identifying and addressing issues that could impact output.
• Conduct pass-over meetings with the previous supervisor to review what was completed, what remains outstanding, and any equipment or process issues, then develop a clear action plan for the shift.
• Provide cross-coverage for other supervisors when needed and become cross-trained across the entire facility to effectively manage different departments.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring that all team members follow established safety procedures and that the work environment remains compliant and secure.
• Apply lean manufacturing and process improvement principles to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve overall production performance.
• Manage and coordinate work for 15 or more employees across multiple departments, balancing workloads and resources to meet production schedules.
• Support and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards, including ISO-related practices, to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Use appropriate management styles, including coaching, discipline, and performance feedback, to address issues and support employee growth.
• Monitor production capabilities and equipment performance, escalating issues when necessary to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of experience as a production supervisor in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing 15 or more employees across multiple departments on a shift.
• Strong supervision and leadership skills, with the ability to oversee multiple teams and operations simultaneously.
• Hands-on production supervision experience, including working directly on the floor with employees.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and the ability to enforce safety standards and procedures.
• ISO experience and familiarity with working in an ISO-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to motivate, develop, and, when necessary, discipline team members.
• Solid management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and execute shift activities effectively.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts and process improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

Application Deadline

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

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.