Shift Supervisor - Rotating 12 hour Night Shift

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

is growing! We're 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.

Transcendia is growing! We're 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:

Using a positive leadership style, supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture products.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent); Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment;
• 5 years in a plastics or extrusion environment preferred
• 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.