Steelcase
General Information
Country:
USA
State:
Michigan
City:
Kentwood
Office Location:
4360 52nd Street
Date posted:
09-Jan-2026
Business Function:
Manufacturing/Operations
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Who You Are You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to achieve operational excellence. You're passionate about driving continuous improvement and creating a culture where safety, quality, and efficiency are top priorities. You want to make a meaningful impact by shaping processes and empowering people to succeed.
Helping You Thrive By
Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day
Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment
You’ll Support Meaningful Work By
Managing a production division from raw steel to finished product across all shifts
Overseeing activities within the value stream and integrating people and equipment to meet production schedules
Supervising and effectively managing team members and products while leveraging policies, procedures, and company strategies to meet commitments
Collaborating with the Superintendent to control costs using budgets and cost-reduction programs
Driving employee performance, influencing employment decisions, and ensuring proper training for efficiency and safety
Ensuring compliance with company policies and supporting the Steelcase Employee Performance System (SEPS) with appropriate documentation
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and culture
Minimum Qualifications
4-year degree or equivalent significant experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment across multiple shifts
Ability to work flexible 2nd Shift schedule including possible weekends
Proven experience with lean manufacturing, quality systems, and safety requirements
Demonstrated success in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with production scheduling, resource allocation, and meeting output targets
Familiarity with cost control, budgeting, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organization and time management under pressure with changing priorities
Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing supervising 20-30+ employees
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Experience leading operations teams in a Raw Metal Fabrication environment
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.
The starting annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. 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.
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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USA
State:
Michigan
City:
Kentwood
Office Location:
4360 52nd Street
Date posted:
09-Jan-2026
Business Function:
Manufacturing/Operations
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Who You Are You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams to achieve operational excellence. You're passionate about driving continuous improvement and creating a culture where safety, quality, and efficiency are top priorities. You want to make a meaningful impact by shaping processes and empowering people to succeed.
Helping You Thrive By
Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day
Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment
You’ll Support Meaningful Work By
Managing a production division from raw steel to finished product across all shifts
Overseeing activities within the value stream and integrating people and equipment to meet production schedules
Supervising and effectively managing team members and products while leveraging policies, procedures, and company strategies to meet commitments
Collaborating with the Superintendent to control costs using budgets and cost-reduction programs
Driving employee performance, influencing employment decisions, and ensuring proper training for efficiency and safety
Ensuring compliance with company policies and supporting the Steelcase Employee Performance System (SEPS) with appropriate documentation
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and culture
Minimum Qualifications
4-year degree or equivalent significant experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment across multiple shifts
Ability to work flexible 2nd Shift schedule including possible weekends
Proven experience with lean manufacturing, quality systems, and safety requirements
Demonstrated success in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with production scheduling, resource allocation, and meeting output targets
Familiarity with cost control, budgeting, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organization and time management under pressure with changing priorities
Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing supervising 20-30+ employees
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Experience leading operations teams in a Raw Metal Fabrication environment
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.
The starting annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. 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.
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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