Production Supervisor II - Olive Township

The Planet Group
Grand Rapids, MI

Contract: 12 months


The Planet Group is looking for a Production Supervisor II to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-month contract, working an onsite schedule from Olive Township, MI.


Production Supervisor II | Qualifications:

  • 2- 4years Positions that demonstrate technical knowledge in power plant operation or similar industrial operation knowledge. (Required)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field, Skilled Trades, or related (Required)
  • Application of union contract for bargaining unit employees - Broad Knowledge
  • Leadership Acumen - Broad Knowledge
  • Negotiation & conflict resolution - Basic Knowledge
  • Communications skills -Broad Knowledge
  • Critical thinking & Problem-solving - Basic Knowledge
  • Ability to adhere to previsions of the Union Contract - Broad Knowledge
  • Knowledge of power plant operations, procedures, systems and equipment
  • Broad Knowledge of safety requirements, work methods, work processes, and related technology
  • Broad Knowledge Thorough knowledge of scheduling process

Production Supervisor II | Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to lead/participate in various Operating Reviews, and problem-solving events.
  • Understand company and departmental metrics/goals, creation/updating of visual management, and problem solving. and application of lean methods.
  • Identify waste elimination opportunities, document, and follow through to completion for cost savings/automation identification.
  • Advise and consult operations leadership on budget needs.
  • Recommend proposed changes and enhancements to systems and facilities operation and maintenance, prepare and maintain reports of completed job orders and the status of jobs in progress.
  • Utilize enterprise software systems.
  • Perform cross functional coordination with support groups for work management priorities, evolution execution and needs for support.
  • Serve as first line of troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions.
  • Investigate and identify equipment/system deficiencies and align with Maintenance or other support groups to address.
  • Respond to employee concerns and requests for information, provide guidance in solving equipment/system performance issues including instruction.
  • Responsible to complete administrative tasks such as time sheet approval and Equivalent Straight Time accounting, astute completion of Read and Sign progress and adherence for procedure and policy updates, etc.
  • Request and reserve on call resources and serve as an on-call resource in rotation.
  • Oversee Personal Protective Equipment acquisition and distribution including inspection, testing, and replacement.
  • Supervise bargaining unit employees in operation of power generation equipment, maintenance of equipment integrity including education and oversight of contractors.
  • Plan, organize, train, and direct operations personnel to achieve first time quality and efficiency of work performance.
  • Lead/participate in special projects as required.
  • Administer the Union Contract, Company policies, procedures and department guidelines.
  • Provide active coaching and development for employees.
// // //