Sobre esta vaga de Production Supervisor na Greif
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
036014 Production Supervisor (Open Date: 11/03/2026)Job Description:
Production Supervisor
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | Monday – Friday
Facility: Tubes & Cores
Team: Approximately 25 Associates
Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 25 associates at our Grand Rapids Tubes & Cores facility. This role oversees daily production activities for a smaller, less complex, and/or single-line operation while supporting safety, quality, productivity, delivery, colleague development, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience supervising production teams, applying Lean Manufacturing principles, and resolving operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
You will provide day-to-day leadership for the production team, monitor performance, coordinate shift activities, and address issues that affect safety, quality, productivity, or delivery. You will also help create a culture of accountability, teamwork, personal safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities for a smaller, less complex, and/or single-line production operation.
- Monitor associate productivity and work schedules to support efficient operations.
- Lead shift meetings, confirm production progress, and respond to delays.
- Implement production plans, performance criteria, and performance management systems.
- Develop and implement group improvement plans using Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Ensure associates understand their roles and responsibilities within the team and Greif.
- Encourage joint problem-solving, personal safety, and individual development.
- Implement and enforce applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of production processes and equipment.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.
- Support Greif’s mission and values and contribute to the success of the business.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent and typically 5–8 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
- Experience leading production associates or teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar operational excellence practices.
- Strong understanding of production operations and processes.
- Excellent supervisory, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Why This Role Matters
The Production Supervisor directly influences the safety, engagement, productivity, and performance of the Grand Rapids production team. This role provides the opportunity to develop associates, improve processes, and help deliver reliable results for Greif and its customers.
Why Greif
At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and developing our people.
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Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between0.00 to0.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
