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Job Description
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift 📍 Newport News, VA 💲
Salary:
$70,000-$80,000/year Overview We're seeking a driven Production Supervisor to lead operations on 3rd shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll oversee production teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the plant. This is a great opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys developing teams and improving processes. Schedule 🕒 3rd
Shift:
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM 10-12 hour schedule What You'll Do Lead and support production employees to meet daily output and shipping goals Ensure adherence to production schedules and shipping deadlines Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture Monitor quality standards and ensure products meet specifications Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency initiatives Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively Track production metrics and prepare reports as needed Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall operations What You Bring Proven experience in production supervision or manufacturing leadership Strong understanding of production scheduling and plant operations Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and process optimization Excellent leadership and team development skills Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and organizational skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools What Sets You Apart Experience managing large teams in a manufacturing setting Track record of improving efficiency, quality, or safety metrics Ability to motivate and develop employees while maintaining accountability Why Join Us? ✅ Competitive salary: $70K-$80K ✅ Leadership role with impact on plant performance ✅ Opportunity to develop and grow a team ✅ Stable manufacturing environment ✅ Culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing/production facility requiring active floor leadership. You'll spend time both on the production floor and handling administrative responsibilities, balancing hands-on supervision with operational planning and reporting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Newport News, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026. About Aerotek 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.
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.
