Assembly Supervisor – Montague Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan seeks an Assembly Supervisor to lead the shift in Montague, MI. You will oversee assembly lines, enforce safety, track production metrics, and coordinate with management to meet schedules.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and process adherence. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience supervising teams, and a solid understanding of production workflows.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years leading or supervising a team.
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and build sheets.
• Basic math and computer skills for production tracking.
• Strong communication skills with hourly staff and managers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in assembly or production work.

Responsibilities

• Check work in process against quality standards and drawings.
• Resolve line stoppages and escalated equipment or material issues.
• Track attendance, hours, and production records for the shift.
• Run shift handoff meetings and report status to the plant manager.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping practices on the floor.
• Assign daily work and set line priorities for assembly teams.
• Monitor production output and adjust staffing to meet schedule.
• Train new assemblers on build steps and safety rules.

Skills

Leadership

Read drawings

Production tracking

Lean Six Sigma

Quality control

Communication

ERP software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description:

Assembly Supervisor | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $62,000 – $89,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a assembly supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Montague area seeking experienced Assembly Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Assembly Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Montague in Muskegon County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Montague area that seek skilled Assembly Supervisors. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Check work in process against quality standards and drawings.
• Resolve line stoppages and escalated equipment or material issues.
• Track attendance, hours, and production records for the shift.
• Run shift handoff meetings and report status to the plant manager.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping practices on the floor.
• Assign daily work and set line priorities for assembly teams.
• Monitor production output and adjust staffing to meet schedule.
• Train new assemblers on build steps and safety rules.

Recommended Qualifications

• or more years leading or supervising a team.
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and build sheets.
• Basic math and computer skills for production tracking.
• Strong communication skills with hourly staff and managers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• or more years in assembly or production work.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with time and attendance or ERP software.
• Background in a high-volume or automotive assembly setting.
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in a related field.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Team Leader, Line Lead, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Assembly Line Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Team Leader, Assembly Team Lead, Operations Supervisor

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Data Offers Robotics Constructive Feedback Lean Six Sigma Access Support Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Spanish Compensation Instructions Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Tableau Regulations Power BI Preparation Data Analysis Software English Leadership Microsoft Office Communication

Salary Package:

$ 62,000.00 – 89,000.00 (US Dollar)