Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Pregis•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production processes and adherence to quality standards. The role involves managing and motivating production teams, coordinating schedules, verifying timesheets, monitoring workflows, and troubleshooting issues to maintain productivity. The supervisor will also enforce safety protocols, ensure compliance with company policies, and collaborate with other departments to optimize production performance. Key duties include maintaining a clean and safe operating environment, preparing for changeovers, testing product quality, operating machines efficiently, planning materials for production, and promptly reporting any concerns related to safety, machines, or quality. Compensation is based on skill, with numerous advancement opportunities available within and outside the Production Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma and GED required
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, film experience preferred.
Effective communication as a supervisor, coach and trainer while providing individual and technical leadership to direct reports as well as management
Experience working in a fast-paced management and managing multiple shifts.
Strong technical ability; able troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience mentoring and coaching employees
Sitting (1-2 hours).
Standing (Constantly – up to 12 hours).
Walking/downstairs (several times daily).
Walking (Constantly up to 12 hours).
Lifting/Carrying (regularly up to 12 hours – a minimum of 75 lbs.).

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
Experience in Supervising in a Lean manufacturing environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates, monitors, and maintains safety and good housekeeping (5S) practices in all areas of the department.
Observes and verifies finished product meets customer quality expectations and immediately takes corrective action if it does not.
Audits standard work procedures and enforces adherence to standard work instructions to ensure product meets quality standards.
Manages and identifies improvements to production outputs, scrap rates, and change-over times.
Works with production planning (scheduling) to optimize run order efficiency and maximize production performance.
Reviews production orders to ensure the packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer’s specifications.
Manages daily manpower by assigning and delegating work.
Directs, monitors, and assists in the training of all employees under their supervision.
Engages with employees and positively manages the quality of work and performance of each employee.
Maintains, verifies and approves time for hourly employees.
Appraises, develops and promotes employees under their supervision, including recommending raises (level changes).
Accurately completes daily production paperwork.
Other duties may be assigned.