Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor oversees the mold and bond area, primarily managing press operations and leading a team of 2540 production employees. This role combines hands-on support with strong leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The supervisor drives process improvement initiatives, supports continuous improvement activities, and serves as the first line of maintenance review before engaging maintenance teams. The position also includes daily reporting, workforce development, and close monitoring of production performance, downtime, and scrap.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations in the mold and bond area, focusing on press machinery and related processes.
• Lead and oversee a team of approximately 2540 production employees, ensuring clear communication of expectations and priorities.
• Work hands-on alongside team members to teach and support deflashing, inspection, and machine operation activities.
• Serve as the first line of maintenance by reviewing and troubleshooting machine issues before calling in maintenance personnel.
• Drive process improvement, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Track production output, downtime, and scrap, and assist in implementing actions to reduce downtime and scrap rates.
• Prepare and submit a clear and accurate end-of-shift report each day, summarizing performance, issues, and key updates.
• Support and lead training and development of employees to improve skills, performance, and versatility across operations.
• Monitor and manage timecards and attendance, ensuring accurate records and adherence to schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and departments to coordinate production schedules and meet customer requirements.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with 5S principles.
• Champion a proactive culture focused on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and effective co

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Defiance, OH.

The pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $80000.00/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.

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This is a fully onsite position in Defiance,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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.