Hands-On Manufacturing Supervisor | Traverse City Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for Working Supervisor roles around Traverse City, MI. This network focuses on connecting skilled candidates with manufacturing opportunities in the region, offering paths to growth and stable employment.

Ideal candidates will lead shifts, ensure safety, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with local manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading or directing a small team.
• Working knowledge of production equipment and standard work instructions.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills for production counts and shift reports.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift paperwork, production counts, and handoff notes for the next supervisor.
• Enforce safety rules and housekeeping standards on the floor.
• Report attendance, performance, and discipline matters to the department manager.
• Open the shift by reviewing production schedules and assigning work to team members.
• Operate equipment and work on the line alongside the crew during the shift.
• Monitor output, quality checks, and downtime, and adjust staffing as needed.
• Train new hires and coach team members on safe work methods and standard procedures.
• Handle minor troubleshooting and upscale maintenance or process issues to the right contact.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Quality Control

Safety

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for Working Supervisor roles around Traverse City, MI. This network focuses on connecting skilled candidates with manufacturing opportunities in the region, offering paths to growth and stable employment.

Ideal candidates will lead shifts, ensure safety, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with local manufacturers.