Line Supervisor - 2nd SHIFT

Praxis Packaging • Grand Rapids, MI

19d • $23

About The Position

Are you the kind of person who doesn’t just notice when a line is out of sync - but knows exactly how to fix it? Can you direct a team, fine-tune equipment, and drive results without skipping a beat? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and lead from the line, Praxis Packaging want to meet you. About the Role: As a Line & Equipment Supervisor , you’ll serve as the operational backbone of our production floor—part supervisor, part technician, and 100% responsible for keeping things running smoothly. You'll set up and change over complex packaging equipment, troubleshoot issues in real time, and guide production teams toward efficiency, quality, and speed. This role is the central hub where you can grow your manufacturing career. In addition to the standard Line Supervisor position, 2nd Shift has a shift premium, and with the strong possibility of overtime and continued overtime this role has a high earning potential immediately.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a technical production setting (manufacturing, packaging, or equipment-heavy roles)
• Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, coding/labeling equipment, and production documentation
• Ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and output
• A strong sense of urgency, ownership, and hands-on leadership

Nice To Haves

• You’ve worked with bar code scanners, film machines, vision systems, or glue systems
• You thrive in fast-paced, lean manufacturing environments
• You treat troubleshooting like a sport and get satisfaction from a smooth-running shift

Responsibilities

• Supervising lines, mentoring team members, and overseeing productivity
• Performing line setups, equipment adjustments, and changeovers across coding, labeling, vision, and packing systems
• Managing a team of 8–15 employees indirectly - setting the pace, direction, and tone for each shift
• Collaborating with Maintenance and Engineering on technical issues
• Leading new product launches, running atypical lines, and owning performance metrics
• Auditing, inspecting, documenting, and improving every step of the line process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees