Shift Production Leader - Train Teams & Drive Lean Quality

Maker's Pride

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 58,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an engaged supervisor to guide and train production employees on the 1st shift, coordinating quality checks and ensuring safety and adherence to schedules.

The role centers on hands-on leadership, mentoring 12–40 team members, maintaining production flow and proper paperwork, with opportunities for bonuses based on performance. Lean manufacturing and SAP proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent must-have.
  • 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and train 12–40 production employees on the line.
  • Coordinate quality checks and ensure production schedules are met.
  • Direct plant operations during shift and supervise safety and paperwork.

Skills

Leadership
Training
Communication
Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

MS Office Suite
SAP

Job description

Maker's Pride in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an engaged supervisor to guide and train production employees on the 1st shift, coordinating quality checks and ensuring safety and adherence to schedules.

The role centers on hands-on leadership, mentoring 12–40 team members, maintaining production flow and proper paperwork, with opportunities for bonuses based on performance. Lean manufacturing and SAP proficiency are preferred.

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