3rd Shift Production Manager

Master Finish Co; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Finish Company, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a production supervisor to lead the team and coordinate priorities across operations. You will ensure alignment with ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies, schedule labor and resources, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, team development, and effective communication with a focus on meeting customer demand while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Supervision and leadership experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Implement ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies and perform internal audits.
• Schedule labor and resources to meet customer demand.
• Oversee part racking, inspection, tool changes, and production area organization.
• Attend daily and weekly production/management meetings.
• Communicate policies and expectations to the team.
• Develop, coach, and train employees; evaluate performance.
• Resolve personnel issues and enforce labor standards.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team building

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years team lead or supervision experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is expected to assist in the continual improvement and strengthening of the Master Finish Company plating processes by:

• Team building and effective management of all processes effecting operations
• Work with leadership team to coordinate production priorities and goal

Essential Functions

• Understand and implement the ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies as they pertain to the position, and perform internal audits of those policies and procedures
• Participate in applicable team discussion and disciplines to support the company's vision
• Understanding of business financials
• Scheduling of labor and resources to meet customer demand requirements
• Fulfil all other duties as requested by supervisor

People

• Communicate and interpret policies, processes, and expectations to team
• Maximize labor efficiency/productivity of all subordinates and processe
• Determine employee work hours and workload assignments, plan and coordinate all team members tasks effectively in collaboration with other leads, shifts, and production priorities
• Continually educate team of what is expected of them, hold team members accountable for actions and performance, uphold labor standards
• Assist in developing a strong team by motivating, coaching, and training employees
• Resolve personnel issues, conflicts, and carry out disciplinary actions professionally and tactfully in accordance to company policies and core values
• Responsible for training, orienting, scheduling, developing, disciplining, and annually measuring job performance of employees. Achieve a high level of employee efficiency and morale through leadership and the use of sound management and human relations' principles
• Champion successful onboarding and training of new employees, organize effective training to advance individuals, coordinate ongoing cross training and applicable record keeping for all teammates

Production & Processes

• Comprehension and confirming compliance of all production processes
• Responsible for schedule attainment, and accurate completion of all work on shift
• Responsible to oversee and ensure accurate and efficient part racking, inspection, tool change
• overs, inventory movements, baking operations, and production area organization
• Assist in material movement, racking, and inspection of parts
• Hold and/or attend daily production meetings, and attend weekly management meetings

Reporting

• Complete all necessary reports, forms, maintenance requests, communicate all issues, and
• report to team all applicable details pertaining to production successes and failures daily
• Responsible for communicating with upper management to update and discuss problems,
• propose solutions, and receive direction and input as necessary

Safety

• Responsible for upholding all PPE requirements and holding personnel accountable for any negligence regarding safety requirements or unsafe activity

Job Skills and Knowledge

Required

• Supervision and leadership experience
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team building, problem solving, and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office programs)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and find root cause to problems
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks

Preferred

• Experience in visual inspection

Work Enviorment

• Close-toed shoes are required when working in and around production areas.
• Temperature of manufacturing plant can become humid and hot
• Follow general safety guidelines and procedures when working with and around machinery

Physical Requirements

• (May) require standing, twisting or bending for 80% or more of the shift
• (May) require lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years team lead and/or supervision experience

Master Finish Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State, and local law requirements prohibiting discriminatory practices, policies, and customs.