Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Bradford White•Middleville, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bradford White Corporation is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at its Middleville, Michigan location. The position leads a team of 30–50 UAW-represented employees in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The supervisor is expected to be a visible, hands-on leader who builds trust, promotes positive employee relations, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and respect. The role calls for strong communication skills, sound judgment, composure under pressure, and effective partnership with union employees and leadership to support operational excellence and workforce engagement. The supervisor leads and develops hourly employees, administers the Collective Bargaining Agreement fairly and consistently, addresses employee concerns, maintains a strong presence on the production floor, and supports safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and continuous-improvement goals. The role also monitors schedules and work orders, documents attendance, staffing, and performance, and supports new products, engineering changes, and operational improvements. Bradford White Corporation has manufactured products since 1881 and describes its products as technologically advanced and energy-saving. The company states that it continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, has operations in Michigan and New Hampshire, and employs more than 1,900 people. It was recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award winner for the third consecutive year in 2022.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success leading teams with a focus on safety, quality, and performance through employee engagement, communication, and accountability.
Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to foster positive employee relations and handle challenging workplace situations professionally and calmly.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and employee-engagement objectives.
Ability to wear a respirator in designated work areas.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma experience.
Previous leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising employees in a high-volume manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication environment.
Associate or bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of 30–50 hourly employees through coaching, mentoring, recognition, and consistent communication.
Build credibility and positive working relationships with employees in a respectful and accountable work environment.
Partner with union leadership and employees, administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement fairly and consistently.
Address employee concerns professionally and proactively while promoting constructive employee relations and workforce engagement.
Maintain a visible, responsive, and professional presence on the production floor.
Champion safety and empower employees to identify and address potential risks.
Drive quality, productivity, and operational performance through team leadership and problem-solving.
Support implementation of new products, engineering changes, and operational improvements.
Monitor production schedules and work order progress to meet customer, quality, and delivery expectations.
Maintain accurate attendance, staffing, and performance documentation.
Respond effectively to changing priorities, staffing challenges, and production issues.
Identify and champion continuous-improvement opportunities to reduce downtime and scrap, improve quality, and achieve labor-efficiency targets through collaborative problem-solving.