2nd Shift Production Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Haworth; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

401k match

Job summary

Haworth in Big Rapids, MI seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive on-time production, and manage a cross-functional team on the factory floor. The role focuses on safety, quality, and cost control while mentoring team members in lean practices.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's in a relevant field and 3+ years of production leadership, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years related experience with 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Military equivalency per mynexmove.gov reference.
• Internal candidates must show supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with company policies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean projects.
• Manage resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor performance and provide actionable feedback.
• Supervise manufacturing team on second shift in Big Rapids.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

LEAN manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in relevant field of study

Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree + 2 years OR 4 years experience

Tools

MRP software

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Haworth in Big Rapids, MI seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive on-time production, and manage a cross-functional team on the factory floor. The role focuses on safety, quality, and cost control while mentoring team members in lean practices.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's in a relevant field and 3+ years of production leadership, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement initiatives.