CPT Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs

Manufacturing Supervisor roles on CPT let you apply production planning, lean operations, and team leadership directly on the plant floor, exactly the kind of integrated, curriculum-tied experience your DSO needs to authorize. Your CPT must be part-time during the academic term or full-time during an approved break.

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Open Jobs47+
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationDetroit, MI
Most JobsArkema

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SIMTEC Silicone Parts
Manufacturing Operations Excellence Intern
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SIMTEC Silicone Parts
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Manufacturing Operations Excellence Intern
SIMTEC Silicone Parts
Miramar, Florida
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
On-Site
None
51-200

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Jabil
Manufacturing Engineer - Intern
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Manufacturing Engineer - Intern
Jabil
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Flex-N-Gate
Manufacturing Intern
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Flex-N-Gate
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Manufacturing Intern
Flex-N-Gate
Detroit, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Phoenix Contact
Manufacturing Co-Op
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Phoenix Contact
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Manufacturing Co-Op
Phoenix Contact
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Assembly
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Blue Bird Body Company
Intern, Manufacturing Engineering
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Blue Bird Body Company
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Intern, Manufacturing Engineering
Blue Bird Body Company
Fort Valley, Georgia
Manufacturing Operations
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Manufacturing Supervisor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Manufacturing Supervisor role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the role directly relates to your degree program and your school's DSO approves it. Industrial engineering, operations management, supply chain, and manufacturing technology programs typically satisfy the curricular integration requirement. You'll need to demonstrate how supervising production teams or managing workflow connects to your enrolled coursework, a generic management role with no technical overlap may not qualify.

Can I work full-time as a Manufacturing Supervisor on CPT?

Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, is only permitted during official school breaks or when your program explicitly requires a full-time internship. During the academic term, you're limited to part-time CPT. Manufacturing Supervisor positions often involve shift work and mandatory overtime, so confirm your authorized hours with your DSO before accepting a schedule that could exceed your CPT limits.

How do I find Manufacturing Supervisor employers who understand F-1 CPT?

Search Migrate Mate for Manufacturing Supervisor roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship history. Companies that have filed LCAs or sponsored H-1B visa workers before are far more likely to have HR processes in place for handling I-9 verification and CPT work authorization without delays. Avoid employers who've never encountered international student hiring, the onboarding friction can cost you your start date.

What does my offer letter need to include for DSO CPT approval?

Your DSO needs a letter on company letterhead that includes the employer's name and address, your exact job title, the start and end dates of the CPT period, the number of hours per week, and confirmation that the role is paid or unpaid. Manufacturing roles with rotating shifts should specify the base weekly commitment, not just the shift pattern, so your DSO can verify the hours fall within your authorized limit.

Does using CPT for a Manufacturing Supervisor job affect my OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT has no impact on OPT eligibility regardless of how long you use it. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If you're planning to pursue OPT after graduation, track your cumulative full-time CPT carefully, even a single semester of full-time CPT counts toward that 12-month threshold.