Shift Supervisor - Multiple shifts

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

Job summary

Transcendia in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to oversee a team operating multiple machines and to ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently. You will analyze work orders, schedule workloads, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement through methods and equipment adjustments.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Experience in plastics or extrusion is preferred; a high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and schedule machining workloads.
• Plans flow of materials and machine layouts according to work orders.
• Interprets specifications and assigns duties to workers.
• Monitors quality and verifies conformance to specs.
• Directs adjustments to machines to fix product nonconformities.
• Maintains production records and improves methods for efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Manufacturing operations

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Full-Time Regular Full-Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

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.