Lean Manufacturing Production Lead

the-pivot-group-careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network partners with Montague-area manufacturers to identify a Production Supervisor. You will lead daily production activities, train staff, and ensure safety and quality compliance.

We seek candidates with 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, a technical degree, and proven Lean/Six Sigma knowledge. On-site role in Montague, MI with salary range $67,000–$95,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with 1-2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory systems (ERP/MRP).
• Demonstrated leadership and clear communication across diverse teams.
• Ability to read technical drawings and quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production line personnel.
• Monitor schedules and adjust staffing/workflows to meet targets.
• Enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve production issues promptly.
• Analyze production data to identify process improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with quality control to meet specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma/Kaizen

Root cause analysis

ERP/MRP proficiency

Production planning

Team development

Communication

Quality interpretation

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Excel

Minitab

Job description

The Pivot Group Network partners with Montague-area manufacturers to identify a Production Supervisor. You will lead daily production activities, train staff, and ensure safety and quality compliance.

We seek candidates with 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, a technical degree, and proven Lean/Six Sigma knowledge. On-site role in Montague, MI with salary range $67,000–$95,000 depending on experience.