Plastics Production Shift Leader

Transcendia; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to oversee a team operating multiple machines and to ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently. You will analyze work orders, schedule workloads, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement through methods and equipment adjustments.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Experience in plastics or extrusion is preferred; a high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and schedule machining workloads.
• Plans flow of materials and machine layouts according to work orders.
• Interprets specifications and assigns duties to workers.
• Monitors quality and verifies conformance to specs.
• Directs adjustments to machines to fix product nonconformities.
• Maintains production records and improves methods for efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Manufacturing operations

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Transcendia in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to oversee a team operating multiple machines and to ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently. You will analyze work orders, schedule workloads, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement through methods and equipment adjustments.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Experience in plastics or extrusion is preferred; a high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree is