Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Falk Panel LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. You will lead frontline teams, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement across processes and people.

Responsibilities include supervising output, coordinating with planning, resolving issues in real time, and coaching staff to meet KPIs. A culture of accountability and safety is emphasized across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 1–3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with scheduling and planning teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in real time.
• Utilize and understand the company's OEE system to track performance, identify losses, and report on key production metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced work

Data-driven mindset

ERP/MRP basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description Job Description

Production Supervisor

Manufacturing / Production

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager

Department: Production

About the Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality. This role leads frontline production teams, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement across processes, people, and performance while reinforcing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with scheduling and planning teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in real time.
• Utilize and understand the company's OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) system to track performance, identify losses, and report on key production metrics.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve performance standards.
• Assign tasks and ensure proper training across all production roles.
• Own employee development through structured training, including cross-training to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Proactively assess and manage staffing needs to ensure appropriate coverage and skill alignment across production areas.
• Drive accountability for performance by helping operators understand KPIs and how their individual contributions impact overall production success.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and specifications.
• Enforce adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and OJT (On-the-Job Training) standards.
• Partner with the Quality and Innovation team to resolve defects and implement preventive measures.
• Drive continuous reduction of scrap and rework through process discipline and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Safety

• Promote and actively model a strong safety-first culture across the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Encourage employee engagement in safety by identifying hazards, reporting near-misses, and participating in corrective actions.
• Hold team members accountable for safe behaviors while recognizing and reinforcing positive safety practices.
• Proactively identify and eliminate risks to create a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, etc.).
• Use data (including OEE and other KPIs) to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
• Track and improve key metrics such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and labor utilization.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between production, Quality and Innovation, and leadership.
• Provide regular updates on production status, challenges, and performance metrics.
• Communicate expectations clearly and ensure alignment across shifts and teams.
• Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings.

Mission, Values & Customer Focus

• Understand and support FALK Panel's Mission and Values, and reinforce them daily on the production floor and across all shifts.
• Champion a quality- and craftsmanship-first mindset that reflects FALK Panel's reputation as an industry expert - not only in manufacturing insulated metal panels, but in the installer's and customer's experience with the finished product.
• Help production employees understand how their work directly impacts the customer and installer in the field - precision, panel quality, and on-time production all shape FALK's reputation downstream.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement as an extension of FALK's mission and values, not a separate initiative.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 1-3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes and workflow management.

Preferred

• Experience in panel systems, construction materials, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and act on production metrics (including OEE).
• Basic computer skills (ERP/MRP systems, reporting tools).

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
• Regular interaction with production areas, maintenance shops, and outdoor conditions as needed.
• Requires coordination with multiple departments and occasional work with external contractors.
• May require availability across multiple shifts and occasional off-hours support.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally (with assistance as needed).
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to use hands and tools to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).