1st Shift Lean Production Supervisor – Grand Rapids

Greif, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of about 25 associates at our Grand Rapids Tubes & Cores facility. You will oversee daily production activities on a single-line operation, supporting safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with Lean experience who can develop colleagues, sustain continuous improvement, and help Greif meet its performance goals in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent and typically 5–8 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience leading production associates or teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar operational excellence practices.
• Strong understanding of production operations and processes.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the production team, monitor performance, coordinate shift activities, and address issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, or delivery.
• Help create a culture of accountability, teamwork, personal safety, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise daily activities for a smaller, less complex, and/or single-line production operation.
• Monitor associate productivity and work schedules to support efficient operations.
• Lead shift meetings, confirm production progress, and respond to delays.
• Implement production plans, performance criteria, and performance management systems.
• Develop and implement group improvement plans using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure associates understand their roles and responsibilities within the team and Greif.
• Encourage joint problem-solving, personal safety, and individual development.
• Implement and enforce applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Support Greif’s mission and values and contribute to the success of the business.

Conoscenze

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of about 25 associates at our Grand Rapids Tubes & Cores facility. You will oversee daily production activities on a single-line operation, supporting safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with Lean experience who can develop colleagues, sustain continuous improvement, and help Greif meet its performance goals in a fast-paced environment.