Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Description

• Our client, a global office furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 12-month contract-to-hire position. This position will start off on a contract basis with the intent to convert to a permanent employee. 1st Shift (6a-4p) Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This position has contract-to-hire potential, converting from an hourly contract role to an exempt salaried position upon successful hire. Position Overview: Lead a production division from raw materials through finished goods while ensuring production schedules are achieved. Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 20-30 hourly production employees. Participate in a leadership rotational program. Partner with Operations Managers to manage costs and achieve operational objectives. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations. Drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction. Provide Operations Manager coverage as needed. Lead special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing areas based on business needs.

Skills Required:

• Manufacturing leadership experience
• Team leadership and employee development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Production planning and scheduling
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Quality systems knowledge
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to lead through organizational change

Skills Preferred:

• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Engineering methods knowledge
• Capacity analysis
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Military leadership experience equivalent to bachelor's degree

Experience Required:

• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supervising production employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, and safety standards

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects
• Experience in continuous improvement environments

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military leadership experience

Our Hiring Process:

• After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps. Contract positions Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment. Permanent placed employees Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company. Submit your resume today to be considered for this position. A recruiter will review within a business day or two and will reach back out to you if they would like to discuss next steps.

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