Production Supervisor

Grand Rapids, MI
Operations
7/31/2026
Grand Rapids, MI
Depends on Experience 
Full Time
1st

The Production Supervisor leads their team to ensure efficient production and expected performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises direct reports and provides leadership to department
  • Trains, supports and monitors and direct reports to ensure expected job performance
  • Responsible for meeting and exceeding  Safety,  Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals
  • Monitors schedule requirements through Production schedules or Pull System
  • Leads Continuous Improvement projects and processes using LEAN tools and concepts
  • Evaluates performance of direct reports by writing and administering reviews in a timely manner
  • Provides coaching and development to team members
  • Provide data and reports as required
  • Oversee daily stand- up meetings and provide support as needed
  • Evaluates labor requirements and works with Operations/ Production Manager to assure proper staffing levels
  • Determines and manages overtime needs  throughout work cells 
  • Recommends solutions for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
  • Resolves material issues by working with Purchasing and material management
  • Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

  • BA or BS or minimum four years leadership experience, preferred
  • Minimum five years experience in Manufacturing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact well and coach team members
  • Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, strongly preferred
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will provide leadership to the Surface Mount, FMF and shared resources teams to ensure efficient production and expected performance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises direct reports and provides leadership to department
  • Trains, supports and monitors and direct reports to ensure expected job performance
  • Evaluates performance of direct reports by writing and administering reviews in a timely manner
  • Recommends wage adjustments, promotions and demotions of direct reports
  • Disciplines and coaches employees who fall short of job expectations
  • Evaluates labor requirements and works with Production Manager to assure proper staffing levels
  • Investigates and reports information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Contracts
  • Recommends solutions for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
  • Monitors schedule requirements through Production schedules or Pull System
  • Maintains sales information throughout each month
  • Resolves material issues by working with Purchasing and material management
  • Drives Continuous Improvement by increasing throughput of product throughout all processes, implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (layouts, bins, FIFO principles)
  • Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

  • BA or BS or minimum 2 years leadership experience
  • Successful leadership experience in an manufacturing environment, preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact well and coach team members
  • Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds