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Third Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

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Confidential

Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/28/2026

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Third Shift Manufacturing Supervisor Confidential Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Team member evaluation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Team leadership Workplace dispute resolution Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) High school diploma or GED Team development Hiring Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing manufacturing teams Training & development Process management Manufacturing company experience Staffing management Full Job Description Are you energetic with experience leading teams in an industrial environment? Do you work safely and delight in helping people succeed? Is quality and integrity at the forefront of everything you do? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you. We are a well-established large manufacturer in the Grand Rapids area that is looking for a supervisor that will help lead our team to meet production goals.
Objective:
Supervisors are responsible for monitoring, planning and implementing production, quality processes, safety objectives, cost savings, waste elimination, and personnel management in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies. Qualified candidates will possess the following
Minimum Requirements:
A Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree preferred) Experience leading teams in the automotive industry Experience with hiring process, performance appraisals, and conflict resolution Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word and Excel) Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and collaboration skills The ability to perform projects with accuracy and detail Professional attributes that include self-motivation, dependability, and confidentiality The ability to build effective work relationships An excellent work record, including attendance
Essential Functions:
Monitor daily production to ensure shipping requirements are meeting and achieving production rates, leading operator communication, and facilitating productivity improvements. Participate in workforce planning and proposing solutions for workforce fluctuations. Know, communicate, and be responsible for the achievement of manufacturing key metrics, including run time attainment, equipment set up, internal parts per million (PPM), and cost of quality (COQ), safety, quality, on time Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP's), on time delivery, premium freight, past due, inventory control and KanBan attainment. Responsible for tracking/controlling Supplies, OT, Scrap, Efficiency, and Inventory accuracy. Overlap with other shifts daily to ensure shift-to-shift transitions efficiently. Ensure the production team timely, as well as accurately completes all documentation (bar code labels, verification sheets, etc.) Monitor production perishables such as cardboard inserts, rest paper, etc. and develop lean methods for replenishment. Be knowledgeable of, and responsible for, the achievement of all quality-related goals, including PPAP, COQ, First Time Quality (FTQ), error-proofing, PPM, and adherence to control plans. Maintain responsibility for process conformance results via weekly line side/layered audits. Accurately and efficiently develop and implements action plans to achieve metrics goals. Ensure the environment is safe/free of avoidable risk by reporting safety concerns immediately, enforcing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, as well as identifying potential safety issues, and taking appropriate action. Ensure accident/incident reports are turned in promptly and accurately when incidences occur. Drive, as well as participate in, company-wide lean initiatives and continuous improvement events, including continuous improvement activities and standardized work. Schedule, review and approve team member's schedules daily in the system. Complete and present annual performance appraisals for all direct report employees, outlining positive and negative performance, and documenting a plan of action for sub-par performers. Know where team members excel, and identify areas that need improvement. Apply this information to attain team goals, as well as enhance the overall well-being of the team members. Provide consistent feedback to employees regarding job task performance and accomplishment of goals. Address unacceptable performance by administering discipline actions fairly using the employee handbook. Partners with the Human Resources Department in the process of hiring and/or terminating employees as needed. Have an active role in the development of departmental standards and be responsible for implementation. Prepare/return documents, as well as supplies co-workers with needed information in a timely manner. Lead efforts to enhance team communication, including five minute stand up, shift overlap, and production meetings. Oversee job training efforts, collaborating with the Human Resources Department to ensure necessary training and documentation occurs. Accurately and efficiently develop and implements action plans to achieve metrics goals Ensure the environment is safe/free of avoidable risk by reporting safety concerns immediately, enforcing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, as well as identifying potential safety issues, and taking appropriate action Ensure accident reports are turned in promptly and accurately when incidences occur. Schedule, review and approve team member's schedules daily in the system Drive Associate suggestions and implementation of ideas to increase efficiency, resulting in cost reductions. Set expectations with team members to achieve performance goals. Partners with the Human Resources Department in the process of hiring and/or terminating associates as needed
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person