2nd-Shift Paint Operations Supervisor

Launching Point; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Three weeks of vacation from date of h

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift in Grand Rapids, MI. You will oversee a Team Leader and about 25 employees in loading, unloading, line support, inventory control, and quality auditing within a unionized paint operation.

The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement, with responsibilities spanning start-up meetings, labor planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical leadership training beneficial.
• Experience supervising production teams in automotive manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for second-shift paint operations and ensure safe, efficient execution of the production schedule.
• Lead one Team Leader and ~25 employees across loading, unloading, line support, inventory, material handling, and quality functions.
• Assign labor and resources to meet daily production requirements and maintain shift continuity.
• Monitor line performance, quality, scrap, downtime, and materials; take corrective action as needed.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with procedures, PPE, chemical handling, and environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain product appearance and coating quality by partnering with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve defects.
• Support troubleshooting of the automated paint line, robotics, conveyors, sensors, controls, and related equipment.
• Ensure paint, components, packaging, and materials are staged, tracked, and controlled to support uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, communicate priorities, and provide handover to next shift.
• Train and develop employees, reinforce standardized work, address performance concerns, and implement workplace policies.
• Complete production reports, attendance records, quality documentation, and other shift records; drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, root-cause problem solving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical qualification or associate degree

Tools

Robotics

PLC-controlled equipment

Conveyors

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the second shift in Grand Rapids, MI. You will oversee a Team Leader and about 25 employees in loading, unloading, line support, inventory control, and quality auditing within a unionized paint operation.

The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement, with responsibilities spanning start-up meetings, labor planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.