Finishing Supervisor – Traverse City 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

Job Description:

Finishing Supervisor | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $56,000 – $83,000 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Empire.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Traverse City area seeking Finishing Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

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

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Inventory Access Support Operations Painting Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Inspection Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Records Preparation Training

Salary Package:

$ 56,000.00 – 83,000.00 (US Dollar)