Shift Supervisor — Lead Plastics & Extrusion Team

Transcendia, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team operating various extrusion and processing machines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating daily production activities.

We value hands-on leadership, good communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Five years in plastics or extrusion environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop people and lead a team.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations on the manufacturing floor and coordinate machine operators.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met across production lines.
• Plan daily production schedules and optimize throughput and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop team members to meet performance objectives.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Transcendia, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team operating various extrusion and processing machines. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating daily production activities.

We value hands-on leadership, good communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in a diverse manufacturing environment.