Supervisor Trainee

1 week ago

Grand Rapids, MI, United States Pratt Industries Full time
Production Supervisor Trainee

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Production Supervisor Trainee with prior manufacturing experience to join our corrugated box manufacturing facility. This position is designed for individuals with a solid foundation in production or packaging operations who are ready to expand their skills across multiple departments. The Production Trainee will be responsible for safely operating equipment, supporting quality standards, minimizing downtime, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

  • Always work in a safe manner and comply with company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Participate in the Plant Safety Committee and help uphold safety standards across the team.
  • Immediately report unsafe conditions, hazards, or equipment issues.

Production Operations

  • Operate a variety of production machines, including corrugator, flexo folder gluers, die cutters, stackers, and balers.
  • Assist with machine setup, minor maintenance, and cleaning tasks.
  • Understand machine capabilities and contribute to reducing waste and downtime while maintaining product quality.
  • Work across different departments and equipment as needed based on production demands.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Quality Assurance

  • Follow all quality control procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
  • Conduct in-process quality checks and prevent non-conforming products from reaching customers.
  • Complete accurate and timely production, safety, and quality reports.

Teamwork & Flexibility

  • Collaborate with machine operators and supervisors to support smooth operations.
  • Be adaptable to schedule or task changes and willing to rotate between departments.
  • Maintain a positive and proactive approach to learning new equipment and processes.
  • Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.

Housekeeping

  • Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Required: Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Preferred: Prior experience in packaging, corrugated, paper, plastics, or converting industries.
Language Skills
  • Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets
Mathematical Skills
  • Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License. Physical Demands
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

  • MI Impact Grant Trainee

    2 days ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States Corewell Health Full time

    Job Description Summary The MI Impact Grant trainee will be required to complete program course work in conjunction with on-the-job training, working under the direct supervision of the MI Impact Grant Supervisor. MI Impact Grant Trainee may progress to certified role after successful completion of their training program and passing of their certification...

  • Dining Service Substitute Trainee

    2 weeks ago

    Big Rapids, MI, United States Ferris State University Full time

    Position Title: Dining Service Substitute TraineeLocation: Big Rapids (Main Campus)Department:51800 - Dining Overhead Advertised Salary: $15.05 per hourBenefits: FLSA: Non-ExemptTemporary/Continuing: TemporaryPart-Time/Full-Time: Part-TimeUnion Group: N/ATerm of Position: 9 MonthAt Will/Just Cause: At WillSummary of Position: This temporary...

  • Dining Service Substitute Trainee

    2 weeks ago

    Big Rapids, MI, United States Ferris State University Full time

    Position Title: Dining Service Substitute TraineeLocation: Big Rapids (Main Campus)Department:51800 - Dining Overhead Advertised Salary: $15.05 per hourBenefits: FLSA: Non-ExemptTemporary/Continuing: TemporaryPart-Time/Full-Time: Part-TimeUnion Group: N/ATerm of Position: 9 MonthAt Will/Just Cause: At WillSummary of Position: This temporary...

  • Dining Service Substitute Trainee

    1 week ago

    Big Rapids, MI, United States Ferris State University Full time

    Position Title: Dining Service Substitute TraineeLocation: Big Rapids (Main Campus)Department:51800 - Dining Overhead Advertised Salary: $15.05 per hourBenefits: FLSA: Non-ExemptTemporary/Continuing: TemporaryPart-Time/Full-Time: Part-TimeUnion Group: N/ATerm of Position: 9 MonthAt Will/Just Cause: At WillSummary of Position: This temporary...

  • Custodian/Groundskeeper

    7 days ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States Human Learning Systems LLC Full time

    Position Title: Custodian Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor The Custodian position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to...

  • Custodian/Groundskeeper

    5 days ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States Human Learning Systems LLC Full time

    Position Title: Custodian Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor The Custodian position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to...

  • Custodian/Groundskeeper

    4 days ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States Human Learning Systems LLC Full time

    Position Title: Custodian Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor The Custodian position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to...

  • LPN

    2 weeks ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States Human Learning Systems LLC Full time

    Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Reports To: Health & Wellness Manager The LPN position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to...

  • Automotive Service Technician

    25 minutes ago

    Grand Rapids, MI, United States LaFontaine Automotive Group Full time

    Job Description: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Are you a technician interested in a TIERED Pay Plan, Longevity BONUS Program, On-the-Job training, and so much more? If so, this opportunity is for you! We welcome Technicians, Trainees and Apprentices to join the Highest Paying Dealership in the State! THE POSITION: Performs vehicle repair and maintenance work...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    3 weeks ago

    Grand Rapids, United States CVS Health Full time

    CVS Health - 3590 PLAINFIELD AVE. NE [Store Supervisor] As a Shift Supervisor Trainee at CVS, you'll: Perform work as directed in order to prepare for future supervisory responsibilities; Complete basic operations and management skills training; Learn about key aspects of the business and CVS/pharmacy culture; Work effectively with store management and store...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    3 days ago

    Cedar Rapids, United States CVS Health Full time

    Shift Supervisor Trainee At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    17 hours ago

    Grand Forks, United States North Dakota Staffing Full time

    Shift Supervisor Trainee At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    2 weeks ago

    Grand Forks, United States North Dakota Staffing Full time

    Shift Supervisor TraineeAt CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    1 week ago

    Grand Prairie, United States Texas Staffing Full time

    Shift Supervisor TraineeAt CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven...

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    2 weeks ago

    Wisconsin Rapids, United States Wisconsin Staffing Full time

    Shift Supervisor TraineeAt CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven...

  • Management Trainee Program

    3 weeks ago

    Grand Rapids, United States Buckle Full time

    Buckle - JobID: 900712f7-ae2b-446e-9f6a-be3620acca3d [Store Supervisor] As a Management Trainee at Buckle, you'll: Develop skills and assist in leading, directing, motivating and educating new Teammates; Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks; Review completed Management Trainee assignments with District Manager; Support Store Manager by...

  • MANAGER TRAINEE

    3 weeks ago

    Grand Rapids, United States AutoZone Full time

    AutoZone - 6240 28TH ST SE [Store Supervisor] As a Manager Trainee at AutoZone, you'll: Complete operations and management skills training; Support the Store Manager in the overall operation of the store; Perform employee staffing, training, and development; Learn about key aspects of the business and AutoZone culture...Hiring Immediately >>

  • Shift Supervisor Trainee

    6 days ago

    Grand Forks, ND, United States CVS Health Full time

    At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for...

  • Operations Management Trainee

    3 weeks ago

    Grand Rapids, United States Ryder Full time

    Operations Management TraineeThe Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Management Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental.Essential FunctionsResponsible for the customer...