3rd Shift Supervisor

Rima Manufacturing Company; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rima Manufacturing Company is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Supervisor to lead a production team in Michigan. You’ll coach and develop operators, monitor safety, quality, and productivity, and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll coordinate shift activities, assign work, analyze performance, and resolve issues promptly. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to keep production moving smoothly and to uphold Rima’s commitment to performance and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to address workplace conflicts professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop production employees.
• Assign work and coordinate activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Monitor production flow, efficiency, quality, scrap, and rework.
• Communicate with employees and management to address concerns promptly.
• Provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and resolve workplace issues.
• Identify problems, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork and core values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Join RIMA and lead a team that keeps production moving.

RIMA is looking for a 3rd Shift Supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and improving manufacturing operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll guide and develop production employees while helping ensure we meet our goals for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

If you’re a strong communicator who can keep a team focused, address challenges as they arise, and lead by example, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As our 3rd Shift Supervisor, you’ll lead day-to-day production activities while supporting your team’s success. You will:

• Lead, coach, train, and develop production employees.
• Assign work and coordinate production activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Monitor production flow, efficiency, quality, scrap, and rework.
• Communicate with employees and management to quickly address production, quality, staffing, and equipment concerns.
• Provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and help resolve workplace issues.
• Identify problems, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and RIMA’s core values.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to professionally address and resolve workplace conflicts.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production machinery, skilled trades, machine repair, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Experience reading blueprints and using gauges or other manufacturing measurement equipment.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you’ll be accountable for the performance of your assigned production areas, including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, rework, housekeeping, and continuous improvement. You’ll keep management informed of performance and challenges while taking an active role in developing solutions.

Most importantly, you’ll be responsible for creating a safe, productive environment where employees understand expectations and have the coaching and support they need to succeed.

Why Work at RIMA?

We value the people who keep our operation running, and we offer benefits designed to support our employees both at work and outside of work.

RIMA employees enjoy:

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) investment opportunity with immediate vesting.
• Prescription safety glasses program.
• Safety shoe reimbursement program.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and manufacturing experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position works in a light manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to machinery noise, fumes, and temperature variations. Employees are expected to follow all established safety procedures while working around operating equipment.

The position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds repetitively and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Required PPE includes hearing protection and safety glasses, which are provided by RIMA, as well as employee-provided slip-resistant footwear.

Ready to Lead the Team?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a production area, develop employees, solve problems, and make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance,

Reports to: Vice President of Operations
Shift: 3rd Shift (10:30 PM - 7:30 AM)