**Job Title: Production Supervisor** **Job Description** This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of a contract manufacturing operation that includes production leads and approximately 50-100 production operators. You will use production and operating reports to manage yield rates, equipment uptime, output, material usage, and overhead rates to meet performance and cost expectations. Additionally, you will resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimal cost and prevent production delays. Planning direct labor staffing to meet production forecasts will also be a crucial part of your role. **Responsibilities** + Manage and oversee a contract manufacturing operation. + Use production and operating reports to manage yield rates, equipment uptime, output, material usage, and overhead rates. + Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimal cost and prevent production delays. + Plan and direct labor staffing to meet production forecasts. + Interview, hire, and train employees. + Plan and direct work. + Appraise performance and reward or discipline employees. + Address complaints and resolve problems. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years experience as a production manager, ideally in a contract manufacturing environment. + Strong production management and manufacturing operations skills. + Experience in developing and maintaining metrics for production. + Proficiency in data analytics and problem-solving. + Strong people skills to influence the engagement of direct labor workforce. + Experience with manufacturing software, specifically Epicor. + Knowledge of Lean manufacturing. + Experience with Epicor Vantage ERP. + Experience in the medical device manufacturing sector. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in the implementation of a new ERP system (Epicor). + Experience working in a small to midsize company that experienced significant growth. + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. **Why Work Here?** Our client was acquired by a private equity firm with ambitious goals to grow the company by 300% in the next 5-7 years through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The firm is hands-off in operations and does not impose strict spending limitations, understanding that capital investment is necessary to achieve growth targets. This environment provides opportunities for significant professional growth and involvement in exciting expansion projects. **Work Environment** This role is situated in a contract medical manufacturing environment, which includes working in and out of cleanrooms. The company is poised for substantial growth and offers a dynamic and supportive work environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Arden Hills, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Medical insurance Health Savings Account – EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS! Flexible Spending Accounts Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance - – COMPANY PAID! Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance Salary Continuance – COMPANY PAID! Long Term Disability – COMPANY PAID! 401k – COMPANY MATCH! Additional Benefits: Bonus - based on company and individual performance Professional Development and Degree Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program / Travel Assistance Referral Program **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Arden Hills,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2025. **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.