Production Supervisor (Grand Rapids)

Position Overview:
At Wikoff Color Corporation, we’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and invested in the future.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within a manufacturing site or branch location. This role ensures that production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. The Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership to production staff, drives accountability, and supports continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational goals. This position plays a critical role in maintaining workflow discipline, team performance, and adherence to standardized manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise daily production operations to ensure output, quality, and safety targets are met
Coordinate staffing, 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

Reporting Structure:

Reports To: Site Leader/Production Manager
Direct Reports: Production Operators

Educational Requirements:

High school diploma or GED (required)
Technical or vocational training in manufacturing (preferred)

Required Experience:

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

Effort/Physical Demands:

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

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.