2nd Shift Paint Operations Supervisor

KLA Industries, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Vacation 3 weeks

14 paid holidays

Career progression

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift in the paint operations department.

You will lead one Team Leader and about 25 employees across loading, unloading, line support, inventory control, material handling, and quality auditing in a unionized automotive manufacturing facility, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. Key duties include hands-on leadership of the paint line, coaching staff, scheduling labor, monitoring output and

Qualifications

• Supervisory role in high-volume manufacturing required.
• Experience with automotive or paint operations preferred.
• Lean / 5S and continuous improvement concepts beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for second-shift paint operations and safety compliance.
• Coach one Team Leader and ~25 employees across multiple functions.
• Allocate labor and resources to meet daily production needs and maintain shift continuity.
• Monitor line performance, quality, scrap, downtime, and material usage; act on variances.
• Ensure safety, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance on the floor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical qualification

Leadership training

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift in the paint operations department.

You will lead one Team Leader and about 25 employees across loading, unloading, line support, inventory control, material handling, and quality auditing in a unionized automotive manufacturing facility, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. Key duties include hands-on leadership of the paint line, coaching staff, scheduling labor, monitoring output and