Job Location : Grand Rapids,MI, USA
Overview:
Are you the kind of person who doesnt just notice when a line is out of sync - but knows exactly how to fix it? Can you direct a team, fine-tune equipment, and drive results without skipping a beat?
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and lead from the line, Praxis Packaging want to meet you.
About the Role:
As a Line & Equipment Supervisor, youll serve as the operational backbone of our production floorpart supervisor, part technician, and 100% responsible for keeping things running smoothly. You'll set up and change over complex packaging equipment, troubleshoot issues in real time, and guide production teams toward efficiency, quality, and speed. This role is the central hub where you can grow your manufacturing career. In addition to the standard Line Supervisor position, 2nd Shift has a shift premium, and with the strong possibility of overtime and continued overtime this role has a high earning potential immediately.
Responsibilities: What Youll Be Doing:80% of your time supervising lines, mentoring team members, and overseeing productivity
Performing line setups, equipment adjustments, and changeovers across coding, labeling, vision, and packing systems
Managing a team of 815 employees indirectly - setting the pace, direction, and tone for each shift
Collaborating with Maintenance and Engineering on technical issues
Leading new product launches, running atypical lines, and owning performance metrics
Auditing, inspecting, documenting, and improving every step of the line process
24 years of experience in a technical production setting (manufacturing, packaging, or equipment-heavy roles)
Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, coding/labeling equipment, and production documentation
Ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and output
A strong sense of urgency, ownership, and hands-on leadership
Youve worked with bar code scanners, film machines, vision systems, or glue systems
You thrive in fast-paced, lean manufacturing environments
You treat troubleshooting like a sport and get satisfaction from a smooth-running shift
This isnt a clipboard-and-whistle gig. Were looking for someone who can run a crew and a machinewith equal confidence. If you know what it takes to meet production goals without sacrificing quality or morale, this is your role.
Apply now and help us lead from the line.
Pay Range: Starting from USD $23.00/Hr.