Finishing Supervisor – Grand Rapids Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Finishing Supervisor to lead finishing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The role involves supervising staff, monitoring schedules, and coordinating with plant management to meet production targets in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have several years of finishing or production operations experience, a strong supervision background, and the ability to read work orders and specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in finishing or production operations.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of finishing processes such as coating, polishing, or deburring.
• Ability to read work orders and production specifications.

Responsibilities

• Track production metrics and report results to plant management.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
• Resolve employee concerns and document performance issues.
• Supervise finishing line staff and assign daily work assignments.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing to meet output targets.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and conformance to specifications.
• Train new employees on finishing equipment and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance repairs.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Reading work orders

Production operations experience

Supervisory experience

Finishing processes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Finishing Supervisor | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 – $91,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a finishing 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 Grand Rapids area seeking experienced Finishing 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 Finishing Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grand Rapids in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including East Grand Rapids and Northview.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grand Rapids region seeking Finishing Supervisors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Track production metrics and report results to plant management.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
• Resolve employee concerns and document performance issues.
• Supervise finishing line staff and assign daily work assignments.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing to meet output targets.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and conformance to specifications.
• Train new employees on finishing equipment and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance repairs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in finishing or production operations.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of finishing processes such as coating, polishing, or deburring.
• Ability to read work orders and production specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing or a related field.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Forklift certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Assembly Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Team Lead Finishing, Production Supervisor, Finishing Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Paint Line Supervisor, Coating Supervisor

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Operators Inventory Support Lean Manufacturing Painting Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Inspection Quality Control Manufacturing Regulations Records Preparation Training

Salary Package:

$ 64,000.00 – 91,000.00 (US Dollar)