Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Team Coach

The Pivot Group Careers; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking experienced Production Leads to connect with manufacturers in and around Hart, Michigan. This network focuses on long-term fit, values leadership, and a track record of coordinating production lines and teams to meet daily schedules.

Opportunities span Hart and nearby Oceana County communities, with roles emphasizing supervision, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Staying connected unlocks current and upcoming openings that match your goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience directing or coaching small teams on a line or in a work cell.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic quality documents.
• Two or more years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Track scrap, rework, and downtime on shift records and hand off notes to the next lead.
• Train new operators on station tasks and sign off on basic competency checks.
• Keep work areas clean and confirm tools and materials are staged for the next run.
• Support shift start meetings and communicate quality alerts or schedule changes to the team.
• Assign daily work tasks to production line staff and adjust assignments when absences or line issues occur.
• Monitor line output and pace against the daily schedule and report shortfalls to the supervisor.
• Check that operators follow standard work instructions and safety rules during the shift.
• Help troubleshoot equipment stops and elevate maintenance issues that cannot be resolved quickly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two or more years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing setting

Tools

Minitab

Excel

SAP

Oracle

ERP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking experienced Production Leads to connect with manufacturers in and around Hart, Michigan. This network focuses on long-term fit, values leadership, and a track record of coordinating production lines and teams to meet daily schedules.

Opportunities span Hart and nearby Oceana County communities, with roles emphasizing supervision, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Staying connected unlocks current and upcoming openings that match your goals.