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Production Supervisor
Posted: 07/22/2026
Job Type:
Contract to Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 27488
Pay Rate: $ 30.00
Job Description
Our client, a global office furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 12-month contract-to-hire position!
This position will start off on a contract basis with the intent to convert to a permanent employee.
1st Shift (6a-4p)
Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment!
This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience managing production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This position has contract-to-hire potential, converting from an hourly contract role to an exempt salaried position upon successful hire.
Position Overview:
- Lead a production division from raw materials through finished goods while ensuring production schedules are achieved.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 20-30 hourly production employees.
- Participate in a leadership rotational program.
- Partner with Operations Managers to manage costs and achieve operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
- Drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Provide Operations Manager coverage as needed.
- Lead special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing areas based on business needs.
Skills Required:
- Manufacturing leadership experience
- Team leadership and employee development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Production planning and scheduling
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Quality systems knowledge
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to lead through organizational change
Skills Preferred:
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Engineering methods knowledge
- Capacity analysis
- Cross-functional project leadership
- Military leadership experience equivalent to bachelor's degree
Experience Required:
- 3-5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supervising production employees
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, and safety standards
Experience Preferred:
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects
- Experience in continuous improvement environments
Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent military leadership experience
Our hiring process:
After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.
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