Textiles Manufacturing Lead: Grow as Floor Supervisor

Ascent Brands, Inc; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketlab in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a textiles production team on the manufacturing floor. You will ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and aligned with daily production priorities while partnering with the Manufacturing Manager to maintain smooth workflow.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem identification, with opportunities to develop supervisory skills and advance within the manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or technical training preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience as a team lead or informal leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to execute daily production tasks safely and efficiently.
• Drive execution of production schedules and daily priorities.
• Ensure team adherence to standard work, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and adjust resources as needed to meet targets.
• Communicate production updates, issues, and needs to the Manufacturing Manager or salaried supervisor.
• Assist in coordinating with other departments to maintain workflow.
• Work on the line to cover call-ins, vacations, and other labor shortages.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to team members on the floor.
• Reinforce expectations for attendance, performance, and behavior.
• Own and manage team timecards, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist with reviewing and coordinating employee time-off and vacation requests, escalating as needed.
• Support onboarding and on-the-job training for new employees.
• Reinforce cross-training and skill development within the team.
• Identify and communicate production issues, delays, or inefficiencies.
• Assist in resolving minor issues and escort more complex challenges.
• Support implementation of process improvements and standard work updates.
• Help track and communicate basic performance metrics at the team level.

Skills

Team leadership

Execution reliability

Communication

Accountability

Attention to detail

Problem identification

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical training preferred

Job description

Marketlab in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a textiles production team on the manufacturing floor. You will ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and aligned with daily production priorities while partnering with the Manufacturing Manager to maintain smooth workflow.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem identification, with opportunities to develop supervisory skills and advance within the manufacturing organization.