Converting Supervisor — Lead Lean Production & Safety

Pregis LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead the Converting production area on the 2nd shift (2:45 PM–11:00 PM). You will supervise manufacturing staff, set daily schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plant operations with 2+ years of management, plus lean manufacturing knowledge and strong problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in plant operations.
• 2+ years of management.
• An associate’s degree is preferred.
• A basic understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Motivate others, work under pressure, meet deadlines, read/analyze data, self-motivated, and drive process improvements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and customer service skills, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching employees
• Coach and develop team members
• Monitor Employees’ performance, conduct performance reviews, motivate team members and create strategies to boost engagement and productivity
• Ensures effective training of team members
• Work in accordance with Pregis safety guidelines
• Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programs
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards
• Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Improve product quality and reduction of process scrap
• Improve plant productivity through enhanced operating processes and workflow
• Serve as a conduit for communication between employees and management and between departments
• Work with Production Manager to ensure production schedule is properly planned and customer expectations are met
• Maintain and approve employee schedules and time off requests
• Work cooperatively with all departments to ensure expectations are met
• Incorporates vision and values into day‑to‑day activities and behaviors guiding and motivating others.

Skills

Management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Pregis LLC. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead the Converting production area on the 2nd shift (2:45 PM–11:00 PM). You will supervise manufacturing staff, set daily schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plant operations with 2+ years of management, plus lean manufacturing knowledge and strong problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills.