Lean Production Supervisor, Tubes & Cores (Grand Rapids)

Greif Packaging; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, MI Tubes & Cores facility. You will lead a team of about 25 associates, oversee daily production activities, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and delivery while supporting colleague development and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with Lean experience who can resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment and foster accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5-8 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience leading production associates or teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar operational excellence practices.
• Strong understanding of production operations and processes.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the production team, monitor performance, coordinate shift activities, and address issues that affect safety, quality, productivity, or delivery.
• Help create a culture of accountability, teamwork, personal safety, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise daily activities for a smaller, less complex, and/or single-line production operation.
• Monitor associate productivity and work schedules to support efficient operations.
• Lead shift meetings, confirm production progress, and respond to delays.
• Implement production plans, performance criteria, and performance management systems.
• Develop and implement group improvement plans using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure associates understand their roles and responsibilities within the team and Greif.
• Encourage joint problem-solving, personal safety, and individual development.
• Implement and enforce applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Support Greif's mission and values and contribute to the success of the business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, MI Tubes & Cores facility. You will lead a team of about 25 associates, oversee daily production activities, and drive safety, quality, productivity, and delivery while supporting colleague development and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with Lean experience who can resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment and foster accountability and teamwork.