Job description

Job purpose
The Production Supervisor will manage and supervise all production operations on the shop floor, under the direction of the Plant Manager, and follow established procedures and approved processes.
Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise the production team, working daily with production leads.
• Ensure the safety of all team members through proper training and reinforcement in all plant positions.
• Understands and has a working knowledge of all job-related quality objectives, quality system policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Communicate daily goals to team members as dictated by the production schedule.
• Support plant layout changes and direct efficient flow in all departments through standard work for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with maintenance and monitor equipment reliability.
• Manage daily/weekly production requirements.
• Manage safety and continuous improvement teams events.
• Manage and drive improvements in scrap, labor, and other manufacturing costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising a production/manufacturing team.
• Will have a thorough knowledge of typical manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment, and cabinetry/furniture industry experience is a plus.
• Must have strong leadership skills, servant leadership coaching style, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently.
• Have experience in lean manufacturing, knowledge of the Toyota Production System a plus.
• Must have proficient computer skills including applications such as the MS Office Suite and typical manufacturing databases.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Should have basic knowledge of production scheduling, suppliers, and customer interfaces and interactions.
• The ability to interpret drawings and specifications is a plus.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Working conditions

• Work is performed in both an office and a manufacturing environment.

Physical requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Light to moderate work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force infrequently, and/or up-to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand equipment manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to infrequently bend, twist, squat, kneel and lift (both lateral and overhead).
• Ability to often reach with hand and arms and grasp.
• Ability to constantly talk and hear.
• Ability to constantly stand and sit.

Direct reports
Production team members, production leads, and maybe other support staff.

Location: 4930 Kraft Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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