Production Supervisor

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a 1st shift Production Supervisor in Grand Rapids. The role involves leading a production team, improving business processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With excellent pay and benefits from Day 1, this position is ideal for an experienced leader ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mentor and facilitate problem solving.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and set priorities regarding staffing and production schedules.
• Ensure process discipline through concepts including Stand Work, Training Coaching and 5S.
• Create a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Communication

Lean tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Knape & Vogt is looking for a 1st shift Production Supervisor to lead our production team right here in Grand Rapids! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities
  
  

What You Will Get To Do

• Recognize and set priorities regarding staffing and production schedules
• Use Lean tools to run and improve business
• Responsible for cross-training employees throughout the facility
• Ensure process discipline through concepts including Stand Work, Training Coaching and 5S
• Create a culture of Continuous Improvement
• Ensure each employee has a clear understanding of their job duties and responsibilities and can perform all assigned tasks at expected performance levels
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 3 years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to mentor, facilitate and lead problem solving
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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