Production Supervisor

GHSP • Grand Haven, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads a team producing advanced electromechanical products in a clean, highly automated manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for safely delivering quality products while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The supervisor directs daily production activities, supports team members, and responds to production, quality, material, and staffing needs throughout the shift.

The role works third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:50 p.m. to 6:50 a.m. GHSP describes opportunities for career growth and professional development within a global company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is preferred.
• Leadership experience through formal supervision or an informal leadership role such as Team Lead, Group Leader, Shift Lead, Cell Leader, Project Leader, or military leadership.
• Relevant experience from internships, co-ops, military service, or full-time employment is valued.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and develop others.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:50 p.m. to 6:50 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Group Leader, Manufacturing Cell Leader, Shift Supervisor, Operations or Warehouse Supervisor, or military leader transitioning to manufacturing.
• Recent graduate leadership experience from internships, co-ops, ROTC, athletics, or campus organizations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and support production team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Foster a collaborative work environment centered on accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear direction, remove obstacles, and help the team succeed.
• Ensure standardized work instructions and in-station process controls are consistently followed.
• Monitor production quality, investigate abnormalities, and escalate issues when needed.
• Keep documentation, quality records, and work instructions accurate and up to date.
• Lead job rotations to promote standardized work, cross-training, and ergonomic safety.
• Develop team capability through training and coaching on processes and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of standardized work changes.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment in assigned production cells.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment; participate in safety audits, ergonomic assessments, training, and improvement activities.
• Reinforce safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns.
• Lead daily production activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, communicate results, and identify opportunities to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Respond to production, quality, material, and staffing needs throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within a global company committed to promoting from within.
• Meaningful leadership experience with visibility across the organization.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Clean, modern, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level