Finishing Supervisor: Paint & Coating Leader - TC Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Finishing Supervisors to connect skilled professionals with Traverse City area manufacturers. This role focuses on supervising finishing line staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining production quality.

We engage with multiple companies across Michigan. Ideal candidates will have finishing or production ops experience and a strong ability to read specifications, solve problems, and train new staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Finishing Supervisors to connect skilled professionals with Traverse City area manufacturers. This role focuses on supervising finishing line staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining production quality.

We engage with multiple companies across Michigan. Ideal candidates will have finishing or production ops experience and a strong ability to read specifications, solve problems, and train new staff.