Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Laars Heating Systems Company•Middleville, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bradford White Corporation is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor for its Middleville, Michigan location. The supervisor leads a team of 30–50 UAW-represented employees in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The role calls for a visible, hands-on leader who builds trust and positive employee relations and fosters a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and respect. Success depends on strong communication, sound judgment, composure under pressure, and effective partnership with union employees and leadership to advance operational excellence and workforce engagement.

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 navigate challenging workplace situations with professionalism and composure.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and employee-engagement objectives.
Comfort wearing a respirator in designated work areas.

Nice To Haves

Lean / 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 by fostering a respectful and accountable work environment.
Partner with union leadership and employees and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement fairly and consistently.
Address employee concerns proactively and professionally while promoting constructive employee relations and workforce engagement.
Maintain a strong floor presence and lead with visibility, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority and employees are empowered to identify and address potential risks.
Drive quality, productivity, and operational performance through effective 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 calmly and effectively to changing priorities, staffing challenges, and production issues.
Champion continuous improvement to reduce downtime and scrap, improve quality, and achieve labor efficiency targets through collaborative problem-solving.