Production Supervisor

Wynalda Packaging, LLC; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynalda Packaging, LLC is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead overnight manufacturing operations. You will supervise hourly staff, ensure safe and efficient production, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality and other departments to hit production goals.

The role emphasizes coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for shift startup, training, and adherence to policies. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience supervising teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing reporting systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly employees on 3rd shift; promote safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure daily schedules are executed to meet customer requirements; monitor performance and downtime.
• Coordinate labor assignments to maximize productivity and efficiency; troubleshoot issues.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct observations, and participate in incident investigations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives; track KPIs and drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team Management

Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

ERP

MS Excel

Production Tracking Systems

Job description

Position Summary
Wynalda Packaging is seeking a hands-on, results-oriented 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead overnight manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of packaging products while providing leadership, coaching, and accountability to hourly team members. The Production Supervisor will work closely with Production Managers, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to achieve production goals, maintain safety standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• – Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees on 3rd shift.
• – Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• – Lead shift startup meetings and communicate production priorities and expectations.
• – Address employee performance concerns, attendance issues, and corrective actions in partnership with Human Resources.
• – Train and onboard new employees while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Production Operations

• – Ensure daily production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• – Monitor machine performance, staffing levels, production rates, and downtime.
• – Coordinate labor assignments to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• – Troubleshoot production issues and troubleshoot concerns when necessary.
• – Maintain shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity across operations.

Safety & Compliance

• – Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• – Conduct safety observations and participate in incident investigations.
• – Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, food safety standards (if applicable), and company policies.
• – Promote proactive hazard identification and corrective action implementation.

Quality

• – Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• – Support quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• – Partner with Quality and Production leadership to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
• – Verify operators are following established work instructions and quality procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• – Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• – Track and communicate key performance metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, waste, and downtime.
• – Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• – Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• – High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• – 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• – Experience supervising teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• – Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• – Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.
• – Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• – Experience with ERP, production tracking, or manufacturing reporting systems is preferred.
• – Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Experience

• – Corrugated packaging, paper converting, printing, sheeting, or packaging manufacturing experience.
• – Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure.
• – Experience leading teams on off-shifts or in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• – Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• – Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• – Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

Schedule

• Full-time, 3rd Shift
• Typical hours: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM (may vary based on production requirements)
• Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• – Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• – Develop a highly engaged and accountable production team.
• – Meet or exceed safety, quality, and production targets.
• – Drive continuous improvement while supporting Wynalda Packaging’s commitment to customer service and operational excellence.