Production Supervisor (Grand Rapids)

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor at Wikoff Color Corporation is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are met, coordinating staffing and workflow, monitoring production KPIs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to ensure output, quality, and safety targets are met
• Cookstaff, workflow, and shift activities to support production schedules
• Monitor production KPIs and address performance gaps in real time
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Train, coach, and evaluate production personnel to maintain performance standards
• Support inventory accuracy, material usage reporting, and waste reduction efforts
• Communicate production status and issues to Site Leaders or Plant Leadership
• Other duties assigned by management

Key Deliverables

• Achievement of daily and weekly production targets
• Safe operations with full adherence to PPE and safety protocols
• Reduced scrap, rework, and downtime through active supervision
• Accurate production reporting and shift documentation
• Improved team performance and workforce engagement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Technical or vocational training in manufacturing (preferred)
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, with prior supervisory responsibility preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality procedures
• Experience leading shift teams in a process-driven environment
• Ability to manage workflow, resolve issues quickly, and maintain team accountability
• Effective communication and leadership skills

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Career development and training opportunities
• Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

About the Role

This position contributes to a quality product by ensuring overall compliance to defined Product Specifications, the Quality Management System, and the Quality Policy. Additionally, this position promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined Safety rules, and regulations at all times.