Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Pregis LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead the Converting production area on the 2nd shift (2:45 PM–11:00 PM). You will supervise manufacturing staff, set daily schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plant operations with 2+ years of management, plus lean manufacturing knowledge and strong problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in plant operations.
• 2+ years of management.
• An associate’s degree is preferred.
• A basic understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Motivate others, work under pressure, meet deadlines, read/analyze data, self-motivated, and drive process improvements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and customer service skills, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching employees
• Coach and develop team members
• Monitor Employees’ performance, conduct performance reviews, motivate team members and create strategies to boost engagement and productivity
• Ensures effective training of team members
• Work in accordance with Pregis safety guidelines
• Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programs
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards
• Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Improve product quality and reduction of process scrap
• Improve plant productivity through enhanced operating processes and workflow
• Serve as a conduit for communication between employees and management and between departments
• Work with Production Manager to ensure production schedule is properly planned and customer expectations are met
• Maintain and approve employee schedules and time off requests
• Work cooperatively with all departments to ensure expectations are met
• Incorporates vision and values into day‑to‑day activities and behaviors guiding and motivating others.

Skills

Management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job title

Converting Supervisor

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Department

Converting

Reports to

Production Manager

Work Hours

2nd Shift – 2:45 to 11:00 PM

General Scope of Job

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Converting production area. Provide direct supervision to production employees. Plans daily work schedules, determines priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process to meet specific daily production requirements. Evaluates employee performance and provides necessary feedback. Utilizes corrective action to resolve conflict and inappropriate behaviors.

Provides appropriate training and instructions to employees on standard and new operating procedures. Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching employees
• Coach and develop team members
• Monitor Employees’ performance, conduct performance reviews, motivate team members and create strategies to boost engagement and productivity
• Ensures effective training of team members
• Work in accordance with Pregis safety guidelines
• Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programs
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards
• Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Improve product quality and reduction of process scrap
• Improve plant productivity through enhanced operating processes and workflow
• Serve as a conduit for communication between employees and management and between departments
• Work with Production Manager to ensure production schedule is properly planned and customer expectations are met
• Maintain and approve employee schedules and time off requests
• Work cooperatively with all departments to ensure expectations are met
• Incorporates vision and values into day‑to‑day activities and behaviors guiding and motivating others.

Education and/or Experience

The successful candidate will possess 5+ years of progressive experience in plant operations and 2+ years of management. An associate’s degree is preferred.

A basic understanding of lean manufacturing. Ability to motivate others, work under pressure and meet deadlines, read, analyze and interpret operational data, have a sense of urgency, be self‑motivated and work independently, process improvement focus, results oriented and proven employee development and team building required. Strong problem‑solving skills are required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and customer service skills, computer literacy, and the ability to learn new software programs are required.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.