Production Supervisor

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 typicall...