Posted August 01, 2026
Production Supervisor - OFF SHIFT
Infinity Staffing Professionals
Whitehall, MI, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Production Supervisor
Responsibilities
This off-shift position, located in Muskegon County, MI, is responsible for directing and motivating the manufacturing workforce to produce high-quality products in the most efficient and safe manner while ensuring scheduling aligns with both business and customer needs.
Compensation and Benefits Package
- Base salary range: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
- Additional shift premium: $350 per additional shift worked
- Holiday premium: $700 for working designated holidays
- Expected schedule: required to work one weekend per month
- Performance bonus: annual incentive program tied to strategic KPIs and operational goals
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Comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Job Roles
- Anticipation – Asks questions to understand the needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operations for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to the planning process.
- Reliability – Leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates a safe environment; works effectively within parameters of the bargaining unit contract.
- Optimizer – Improves processes; executes production for maximum output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success.
- Facilitator – Interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions; acts as liaison between planning, management, and execution functions of the business.
- Responsiveness – Deals effectively with unforeseen challenges; modifies labor schedules or other variables as needed to address changing circumstances.
- Influence – Delegates effectively; communicates the “why” behind directives; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; manages conflict and change effectively.
- Organization and structure – Plans daily operations; coordinates resources to ensure timely delivery; balances priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders; establishes contingency plans.
- Observation – Monitors performance and workflow patterns; ensures accuracy in scheduling, quality in production, and customer satisfaction; communicates findings and acts on issues; maintains awareness of plant operations.
- Ownership – Accepts accountability for team and business performance; inspires ownership, improvement, and accountability in others; promotes a results-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervises an effective team through planning and conducting meetings, performance appraisals, staffing oversight, and career development initiatives.
- Motivates, coaches, and trains team members to achieve maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation.
- Provides consistent and effective feedback; documents all disciplinary actions appropriately.
- Trains and mentors new supervisors to build leadership capability.
- Directs employee orientation and EHS training to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety and excellence.
- Maintains compliance with collective bargaining agreements; acts as liaison between management and union officials; addresses and resolves grievances.
- Ensures adherence to all company policies, procedures, and practices.
- Schedules production and assigns work teams based on operational needs.
- Reviews production and operating reports, identifies inefficiencies, and resolves issues to prevent delays and minimize costs.
- Promotes a culture of EHS awareness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Implements and sustains ABS principles and 6S initiatives.
- Coordinates with other departments to manage product flow and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Fosters awareness of company policies and initiatives among all team members; acts as a resource for information and clarification.
- Responds to emergencies, troubleshoots production issues, and recommends corrective actions.
- Prepares and analyzes operational documentation and production reports.
- Reviews and improves work procedures for safety, efficiency, and compliance.
- Develops and implements new methods to improve operations, reduce costs, and maximize labor and material utilization.
- Collaborates with management, engineering, and quality teams to address maintenance and production challenges and identify process improvements.
- Conducts safety and 6S audits to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Assists in operational budgeting and goal-setting processes.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts
- Strong communication and team-building skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment
- Energetic self-starter capable of promoting and implementing change initiatives
- Proficient in PC applications and documentation management
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and people skills
- Ability to foster a continuous improvement culture
