Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

Impact Business Group's client, a global office furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 12-month contract-to-hire position. This role starts on a contract basis with the intention to convert to permanent employment on the 1st shift (6a-4p).

Lead a production division from raw materials through finished goods and supervise 20-30 hourly employees. Drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and quality, and partner with Operations Managers to hit

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising production employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems and safety standards.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production division from raw materials through finished goods while ensuring production schedules are achieved.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 20-30 hourly production employees.
• Participate in a leadership rotational program.
• Partner with Operations Managers to manage costs and achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide Operations Manager coverage as needed.
• Lead special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing areas based on business needs.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership experience

Team leadership and employee develop

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and decision-making

Production planning and scheduling

Safety and regulatory compliance

Quality systems knowledge

Continuous improvement mindset

Ability to lead through organizational

Lean Manufacturing experience

Engineering methods knowledge

Capacity analysis

Cross-functional project leadership

Military leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military leadership experience

Job description

Our client, a global office furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 12-month contract-to-hire position!This position will start off on a contract basis with the intent to convert to a permanent employee.1st Shift(6a-4p)Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment! This role is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing leader with experience managing production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This position has contract-to-hire potential, converting from an hourly contract role to an exempt salaried position upon successful hire.

Position Overview

• Lead a production division from raw materials through finished goods while ensuring production schedules are achieved.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 20-30 hourly production employees.
• Participate in a leadership rotational program.
• Partner with Operations Managers to manage costs and achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide Operations Manager coverage as needed.
• Lead special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing areas based on business needs.

Skills Required

• Manufacturing leadership experience
• Team leadership and employee development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Production planning and scheduling
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Quality systems knowledge
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to lead through organizational change

Skills Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Engineering methods knowledge
• Capacity analysis
• Cross‑functional project leadership
• Military leadership experience equivalent to bachelor's degree

Experience Required

• 3-5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supervising production employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, and safety standards

Experience Preferred

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and projects
• Experience in continuous improvement environments

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military leadership experience