Production Supervisor

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 4100 68th Street - - - - -

Date posted: 30-Jun-2026

Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

We're looking for a Production Supervisor at the Grand Rapids Wood Plant with a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, people management, and continuous improvement. If you bring a hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams through change, we'd love to connect.

Helping Our People Thrive

• Wellbeing ensures our employees feel seen, heard and valued
• Steelcase offers competitive wages and benefits to support your life in and out of work
• Learning is the foundation of everything we do, and there is no shortage of development opportunities to grow and upskill
• Culture is a lifestyle at Steelcase and we live it every day
• Opportunity to make an impact on the world through Steelcase's commitment to people and planet

Supporting Meaningful Work

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a production division from raw materials to finished product, ensuring schedules are met
• Lead and develop a team of 20-30 hourly employees, focusing on performance, training, and development
• Participate in a leadership rotational program
• Collaborate with Operations Managers to control costs and meet corporate goals
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and labor regulations
• Drive quality improvements and customer satisfaction
• Provide coverage for Operations Managers and lead special projects as needed
• Maintain flexibility to move between manufacturing areas based on business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of proven leadership and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Bachelor''s degree or military equivalent experience
• Familiarity with engineering methods and capacity analysis
• Lean manufacturing
• Ability to adapt quickly and lead through change
• Experience leading cross-functional projects

The target starting base salary for this position is $70,000 - $79,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Doing Better for People and Planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

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