Lead Production Supervisor - Lean & Safety Champion

the-pivot-group-careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Production Supervisor for Walker, MI to oversee daily production, drive efficiency, and ensure quality outcomes.

You will lead, train, and mentor production staff, enforce safety and lean practices (5S, Kaizen), troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across departments to optimize schedules.

We connect with West Michigan manufacturers to present current and future opportunities, emphasizing commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to implement and manage Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols and quality standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production line personnel.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production schedules and workflows.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Team-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Production Supervisor for Walker, MI to oversee daily production, drive efficiency, and ensure quality outcomes.

You will lead, train, and mentor production staff, enforce safety and lean practices (5S, Kaizen), troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across departments to optimize schedules.

We connect with West Michigan manufacturers to present current and future opportunities, emphasizing commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory.