Production Lead | Lean Manufacturing & Team Coach

The Pivot Group Careers; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Production Lead in the Rockford, MI area. This role supports manufacturing teams, ensuring quality and smooth shift operations. You will train operators, monitor output, and coordinate tasks with supervision to keep runs on pace.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production, ability to lead small teams, and comfort with standing for extended periods. Visa sponsorship is not available; local work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in production or assembly in manufacturing.
• Experience directing small teams on a line or in a cell.
• Ability to read work instructions and schedules.
• Comfort with shift work and standing for long periods.
• Basic math and recordkeeping for output and scrap.

Responsibilities

• Train operators on station tasks and sign off on competency checks.
• Keep work areas clean and ensure tools are staged.
• Support shift start meetings and relay quality alerts or changes.
• Assign daily tasks and adjust for absences or issues.
• Monitor line output against schedule and report shortfalls.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and safety rules.
• Troubleshoot minor stops and escalate unresolved maintenance.
• Track scrap and downtime and hand off notes to the next lead.

Skills

Production experience

Team leadership

Read work instructions

Math skills

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Production Lead in the Rockford, MI area. This role supports manufacturing teams, ensuring quality and smooth shift operations. You will train operators, monitor output, and coordinate tasks with supervision to keep runs on pace.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production, ability to lead small teams, and comfort with standing for extended periods. Visa sponsorship is not available; local work authorization is required.