Lean Production Lead - West Michigan Ops

the-pivot-group-careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, partners with Allendale-area manufacturers seeking Production Supervisors.

The role oversees daily production activities, mentors staff, and ensures safety and quality while coordinating materials and reporting performance metrics. Applicants typically have 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ in supervision and a strong background in lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with 2+ in supervision.
• Ability to lead a production team to targets.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and CI.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced env.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production line personnel.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material flow to production lines.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with quality control to maintain product standards.
• Prepare production reports and analyze performance metrics.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Quality compliance

Data interpretation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Minitab

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, partners with Allendale-area manufacturers seeking Production Supervisors.

The role oversees daily production activities, mentors staff, and ensures safety and quality while coordinating materials and reporting performance metrics. Applicants typically have 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ in supervision and a strong background in lean manufacturing.