Production Supervisor

Aerotek is hiring for a Production Supervisor in Delaware.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team in a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. Our company specializes in high-quality industrial, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage solutions. This role requires a people-focused leader with a self-starter mentality, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to effectively supervise 10–15 direct reports. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, deep knowledge of quality systems, and a solid understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Plan labor, assign work, and monitor shift progress to ensure on-time production.
• Maintain full compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 10–15 production employees.
• Build a positive, accountable, and performance-driven team culture.
• Support onboarding, skills training, and cross-training initiatives.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.
• Leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to anticipate needs, streamline operations, and enhance workflows.
• Lead by example and foster strong engagement with direct reports.
• Ensure all products meet rigorous industrial, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality team to resolve non-conformances and drive root-cause analysis.
• Uphold compliance with cGMP, HACCP, FDA guidelines, and internal quality expectations.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen process reliability.
• Support and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives, events, and standard work development.
• Utilize quality and performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure OSHA and company safety standards are met.
• Work with maintenance to address equipment or facility issues quickly.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and KPI documentation.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Participate in planning meetings and contribute to operational strategy discussions.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (industrial, pharma, or food/beverage preferred).
• Proven experience supervising 10–15 direct reports.
• Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality systems is required.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Open to working flexible hours or weekends as needed.

• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement
• Production supervision
• Supervision
• Safety
• Process improvement
• Six sigma
• Pharmaceutical

Experience strong financial and retirement benefits with a 5% company 401(k) match and immediate vesting on employee contributions. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, including 96% employer-sponsored medical coverage, medical, dental, and vision plans, and prescription drug coverage with 90-day refill options. Opportunities for career growth and advancement across a global organization, with leadership and technical skill development programs. Join a culture of teamwork and purpose in a collaborative environment with cross-department interaction, contributing to work that supports life‑saving healthcare products.

The cleanroom work environment is a highly controlled, sterile, and temperature-regulated space designed to protect products from contamination, where employees follow strict gowning procedures such as wearing hairnets, gloves, and full cleanroom…