Job Title: Manufacturing Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Job Description
This 3rd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor role leads overnight operations in a flexible circuit manufacturing environment, overseeing both production and inspection activities. You ensure stable, predictable execution of the shift by managing work-in-progress flow, staffing, training, and quality decisions in a low-support environment with limited off-shift engineering and maintenance coverage. You take full ownership of meeting production targets, maintaining operator readiness, and protecting product quality through strong independent decision-making and consistent follow-through.
Pay: $33-$35/hr (~$70,000/year)
Shift: Thurd (3rd) shift: 8:30pm - 7:30am, Monday - Thursday
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all production and inspection activities during the 3rd shift to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) flow across all operations, promptly identifying bottlenecks and taking action to maintain throughput.
Drive execution of production goals and ensure all activities align with schedule priorities and customer commitments.
Take immediate corrective action when performance targets are at risk, including adjusting plans and resources to recover performance.
Manage real-time staffing assignments to maintain adequate coverage across production and inspection areas.
Adjust labor allocation based on workload, priorities, and operational constraints to optimize productivity.
Oversee operator training progress and verify readiness for independent work, ensuring skills match operational needs.
Ensure operators consistently follow standardized work, work instructions, travelers, and all process requirements.
Reinforce proper escalation behaviors, including stopping work and escalating issues rather than working through unaddressed problems.
Ensure strict adherence to process requirements and quality standards throughout the shift.
Take ownership of quality containment decisions when issues arise, including isolating suspect product as needed.
Stop production when necessary to protect product quality and prevent nonconforming output.
Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in real time in a low-support environment.
Initiate engineering or maintenance escalation when required and work effectively with limited off-shift support resources.
Ensure effective transition between shifts by communicating status, priorities, and issues so that no information is lost at handoff.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the production team.
Essential Skills
3-5 years of manufacturing experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to manage production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Prior leadership experience in a Lead or Supervisor role overseeing production teams.
Experience in flexible circuit manufacturing.
Working understanding of both production and inspection processes.
Strong independent decision-making skills, especially in a low-support, off-shift environment.
Proven ability to monitor and manage work-in-progress flow and address bottlenecks.
Capability to manage staffing and labor allocation in real time to meet production goals.
Solid understanding of standardized work, work instructions, travelers, and process adherence.
Strong focus on product quality, including willingness to stop production to protect quality.
Ability to reinforce proper escalation behaviors and lead through issues calmly and decisively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in production supervision or production management within manufacturing environments.
Experience supervising both production and inspection functions simultaneously.
Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and process stability in manufacturing.
Comfort working overnight or 3rd shift schedules.
Ability to train, coach, and develop operators to achieve independent performance.
Strong ownership mindset with consistent follow-through on actions and commitments.
Why Work Here?
You join an employee-focused organization that offers competitive pay with bonus potential, employee stock ownership, and robust benefits designed to support your well-being and long-term security. You receive 20 vacation days plus 10 holidays, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) with company match. The organization supports your growth through professional development, clear career advancement pathways, and a tuition assistance program. You also benefit from a wellness incentive program, an employee assistance program, and quarterly and personal performance bonus opportunities that reward your contributions.
Work Environment
The work environment centers on engineering and manufacturing precision components that support the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. The facility operates on a 3rd shift schedule, and this role leads overnight operations in a flexible circuit manufacturing setting. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a voice and a stake in the company's success, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The environment emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to standardized processes, and a strong commitment to product quality. You work in a structured production and inspection setting with defined work instructions, travelers, and process requirements, and you collaborate with limited on-site engineering and maintenance support during off-shift hours.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.
