Production Supervisor 4

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The main function of a Production Supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers. This role involves overseeing a team of around 18-20 members, including UAW employees and two team leaders, and managing 21 individual die cast machines.

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems.
• Analyze production quality control and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Conduct safety talks with the team and manage pass on meetings.
• Check Kronus to monitor attendance and manage daily lineup of tasks.
• Make decisions and solve issues related to quality control.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control techniques.
• Familiarity with machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Competence in design techniques and tools involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in production supervision.
• Experience in leadership development within the manufacturing industry, specifically in die casting.
• Automotive and union experience is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Technical is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Our workplace offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, fostering growth and development opportunities. Join a team that values innovation and efficiency while providing a balanced work-life schedule.

Work Environment

The role is onsite and requires 12-hour workdays on a 2-week alternating schedule. Employees will work two days on, then have two days off, followed by three days on, then three days off. Weekend work is required, including Saturdays and Sundays. Employees must arrive 30 minutes before their shift starts for meeting hand-offs. Shift times are as follows: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (arrival at 6:30 AM), 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, and 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM. The work location is in Bedford, IN.

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.