Shift Supervisor - Multiple shifts

Transcendia, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee a team of operators in a plastics extrusion environment, ensuring on-time production and adherence to quality standards. You will monitor machine performance and enforce safety protocols while maintaining production records.

You will analyze work orders, plan schedules, coordinate material flow, and drive continuous improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential as you mentor staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher education is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience leading a team in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers operating machines to manufacture products.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate hours and create schedules.
• Plans material flow and physical layout of machines according to work orders.
• Directs workers to adjust machines to repair nonconforming products.
• Maintains production records and ensures safety and quality standards.
• Identifies improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership / People development

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Transcendia is a leader in custom-engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture products by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent); Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment; and five years in a plastics or extrusion environment
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must possess good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to effectively develop people and lead a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Proficient in Excel and Word

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.