First Shift Manufacturing Leader — Lean Training

Stow; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stow Company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 1st shift (Mold/Contour) at our Holland, MI facility. The role leads and develops a manufacturing team, drives safety adherence, and oversees training, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, with lean manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Engineering, Logistics, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing facility.
• Previous experience in Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop direct reports.
• Ensure standards are being followed.
• Improve the work that is being done.
• Enforce safety and 5S standards.
• Coordinate with process engineers to document standards and training.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage department scheduling and labor efficiency.
• Drive efficiency and quality targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Training

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Web-based programs

Job description

The Stow Company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 1st shift (Mold/Contour) at our Holland, MI facility. The role leads and develops a manufacturing team, drives safety adherence, and oversees training, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, with lean manufacturing experience.